southwest alberta travel planner

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Southwest Alberta Travel Planner

2016

ALBERTA BIRDS OF PREY CENTREExperience the wildlife and wetlands of the Alberta prairies.

OPEN DAILY

May 10 to September 10 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

www.burrowingowl.com403-345-4262 • Located in Coaldale

(only 10 minutes east of Lethbridge)

Watch our daily flying shows

(weather permitting)

Remember

your camera!

Visitors can even

hold an owl!

Many of you have already experienced this wonderful region and are back to continue the exploration. Others will enjoy their first experience of the wealth and breadth of the region’s offerings. We are glad you chose to experience the variety, diversity and authenticity of all this region has to offer.

As a tourism professional, I am particularly pleased to invite you to enjoy the exceptional care and service the hospitality workers of the region provide. Many pour their hearts into creating unforgettable experiences so that lasting memories of your travels in Southwest Alberta stay with you forever. It is these memories that form the foundation for the many compliments we hear. This outstanding feedback contributes to the region’s ability to deliver on a promise of openness and acceptance, and speaks to our motto “friends you haven’t met yet.”

Southwest Alberta has always maintained a spirit of collaboration between the many operators who provide services to our visitors. Our various tourism stakeholder groups such as accommodations, attractions, tours and guides are all essential to the final product delivery. This relationship helps us align our offerings and keeps us focused on delivering our promise.

While in Southwest Alberta, I encourage you to immerse yourself in all there is to see and do, and experience all our places and people.

If you are thinking about making a stop here, please do not hesitate to call or visit our website to get a good sense of this spectacular area.

Nikolaus Wyslouzil, Executive Director Chinook Country Tourist Association

Welcome to Southwest Alberta

The Southwest Alberta Travel Planner is an annual publication of Chinook Country Tourist Association. For visitor information call us toll free at 1-800-661-1222, email us at [email protected], or visit our website at www.exploresouthwestalberta.ca.

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ContentsOne day drives from Lethbridge ............................ 4 - 5Travel Information ................................................... 6 - 7Okotoks .................................................................... 8Southwest Alberta Awards ..................................... 9Claresholm ............................................................... 10 - 11Fort Macleod ............................................................ 12 - 13Warner ...................................................................... 14 - 15Lethbridge................................................................ 16- 21Raymond ................................................................. 22 -23Magrath .................................................................... 24Cardston ................................................................... 25Waterton Lakes National Park ................................ 26 - 27Pincher Creek ........................................................... 28 - 29Crowsnest Pass ........................................................ 30 - 31Southwest Alberta Map .......................................... 32 - 33Taber ......................................................................... 34 - 35Coaldale .................................................................... 36 - 37Vulcan ....................................................................... 38Southwest Alberta Awards ..................................... 39Lethbridge County .................................................. 40Explore Southwest Alberta Events ......................... 41 - 47Cool Things To Do and Featured Advertisers ........ 48- 62Travel Distance Chart .............................................. 63

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See it all in a day!One day drives from Lethbridge

Make Lethbridge your home base for day-long adventures in Southwest Alberta! Start with these one day drives, and discover your own highlights along the way. * Seasonal

Day 3Lethbridge City Attractions•Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden*•Evergreen Golf Centre•Fort Whoop-Up National Historic Site*•Helen Schuler Nature Centre•Galt Museum & Archives•Lethbridge Symphony*•Southern Alberta Art Gallery•Park Place Mall•New West Theatre*•Farmers’ Market at Exhibition Park &

Downtown Lethbridge*•Paradise Canyon Golf Resort*•Centre Village Mall•Casa•Escape from LA• Lethbridge Bulls Baseball*

Day 2Badlands and MoreGo South! On Highway 4•Writing-On-Stone Provincial Park•North West Mounted Police

Outpost (Writing-On-Stone)*•Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur

& Heritage Museum*•Little Ghost Town on the Prairie

Day 1Indoor and Outdoor AdventuresGo North! On Highway 25 •Prairie Tractor and

Engine Museum*•Picture Butte Golf Course*•Nobleford Area Museum*•Lethbridge Corn Maze*•Park Lake Provincial Park•Park Lake Paint Ball

Park Lake

Provincial Park

Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage Museum

Helen Schuler Nature Centre

Gem of the West Museum

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Day 4 From the Prairies to the RockiesGo West! On Highway 3 •Heritage Acres Farm Museum*•Three Rivers Rock & Fossil

Museum*•Leitch Collieries Provincial

Historic Site*•Frank Slide Interpretive Centre•Sierra West Cabins & Ranch

Vacations•Castle Mountain Ski Resort*•Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

Day 5The Mormon TrailGo South! On Highway 5 •Galt Historic Railway Park*•Remington Carriage Museum•Cardston Alberta Temple•Carriage House Theatre*•Alpine Stables Trail Rides*•Buggy Barn Studio & Gallery•Raymond Swimming Pool*•Magrath Golf Club*•Magrath & District Museum*•The Magrath Trail

Day 6 Crown of the ContinentGo South! On Highway 5•Waterton Lakes National Park•UNESCO World Heritage Site•Prince of Wales Hotel*•Unique village shopping*•Waterton Shoreline Cruise*•Golfing, hiking and trail rides!*•Red Rock Canyon*•Cameron Lake*•Waterton Natural History

Association*•Great Canadian Barn Dance*•Room to Grow Market Farm

Day 7Sky, Water, Earth Go East! On Highway 3•Alberta Birds of Prey Centre*•Gem of the West Museum*•Broxburn Vegetables & Cafe•Land-O-Lakes Golf Course*•Taber Irrigation Impact Museum*•Taber Gold Course*•Enchant Park & Campground*

Day 8Mounties, Museums & Antiques!Go West! On Highway 2•Fort Museum of the North West

Mounted Police and its own Musical Ride*

•1884 Barracks Site*•Empress Theatre•Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump UNESCO World Heritage Site•Nanton Bomber Command

Museum*•Nanton Antiques and Art Walk•Lunch at The Bridges at

Claresholm Golf Course•Claresholm Museum*•Bar U Ranch National Historic Site*•Museum of the Highwood•Okotoks Erratic•Okotoks Museum & Archives

Day 9From History to FutureGo North! On Highway 2 to Highway 23•Vulcan Tourism Trek Station &

Galaxy Gift Shop•Trekcetera Museum•Blackfoot Crossing Historical Park •Aspen Crossing Railway Tours*Remember to take your camera to capture the fun

so you can enjoy your memories all year long!

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village

Waterton Shoreline Cruise*

Bar U Ranch National Historic Site*

Vulcan Tourism


Travel InformationPorts of Entry Aden, Alberta Whitlash, Montana (Hwy 880) Open year round, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM daily

Carway, Alberta Piegan, Montana (Hwy 2) Open year round, 7:00 AM–11:00 PM daily

Chief Mountain, Alberta Chief Mountain, Montana (Highway 6)Seasonal: May 15 – May 31, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily June 1 to & including Labour Day, 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily Tuesday after Labour Day – September 30, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily October 1 – May 14, closed

Coutts, Alberta Sweetgrass, Montana (Hwy 4) Open year round, 24 hour service daily

Del Bonita, Alberta Del Bonita, Montana (Hwy 62) Open year round, June 1 – Sept. 15, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily Sept. 16 – May 31, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily

Wild Horse, Alberta Wild Horse, Montana (Hwy 41) March 1 – October 31, 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily November 1 – February 28, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily

Customs & ImmigrationU.S. Visitors Every U.S. citizen visiting Canada must have a valid U.S. passport. Every U.S. citizen entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport. Any alien permanent resident of the U.S. must present their Alien Registration Card, or “Green Card”. Dual citizens must always present themselves as Canadian citizens when entering Canada, and as U.S. citizens when entering the United States. Visitors with criminal records may be refused entry into Canada. A waiver of exclusion may be issued but several weeks are required and a processing fee must be paid. Further information can be accessed regarding waivers through the Canadian Consulate.

Visitors from Abroad Every citizen from abroad is required to have a valid passport or visa for entry into Canada as a visitor. Citizens from a number of foreign countries including Somalia, Republic of South Africa, and Czech Republic require visas to enter the country, obtained prior to arrival in Canada. Please ensure all travel documents are complete and available when entering Canada. For more information please visit www.cic.gc.ca.

Travelling with ChildrenChildren under the age of 18 should have valid identification with them. If you are travelling with a child and are not the child’s parent or guardian, you should have a letter from the child’s parent or guardian authorizing entry into Canada. If you are the child’s only guardian, you should have documents to show there is no other guardian. For example, a birth certificate that does not identify the father would be suitable. Children’s passports are required.

Personal Baggage, Recreation Equipment Visitors can bring personal baggage and non-restricted sporting equipment (e.g. camping gear) into Canada duty and tax-free by declaring them on arrival to customs officials. To ensure ownership and prevent loss, serial numbers on all equipment including bicycles, skis, snowboards, cameras, and other sporting equipment should be registered. Business travellers may be asked to declare and place a deposit for the items they bring across the border.

Restricted and Prohibited GoodsVisitors are requested to refrain from bringing some items into Canada for the protection of our citizens and agricultural trade. These items include such goods as endangered species, pepper and bear sprays, firearms, fireworks, certain meat and dairy products, drugs, fresh fruit and vegetables, and various types of plant and wood products.

If you are unsure whether a particular item is permissible, please contact the Canada Border Service Agency at 1-800-461-9999 (within Canada) or 1-204-983-3500 (outside Canada).

Duty-Free and Customs AllowancesDuty-free shops are available at select border crossings and airports and have tax free items for sale to visitors. For information on restrictions, licenses and controls regarding this service please contact the Canada Border Service Agency or a customs official.

Alcohol and TobaccoThe legal age for alcohol consumption and tobacco possession in Alberta is 18 years. Individuals who meet the minimum age requirements may bring into Canada one of:• 1.5 litres (50.7 US ounces) of wine,

including wine coolers over 0.5 percent alcohol, or

• 1.14 litres (38.5 US ounces) of liquor, or• a total of 1.14 litres (38.5 US ounces) of

wine and liquor, or• 24 x 355 millilitre (12 ounce) cans or

bottles of beer or ale, including beer coolers over 0.5 percent alcohol (a maximum of 8.5 litres or 287.4 US ounces).

You may bring up to 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 200 grams (7 ounces) of manufactured tobacco or 200 tobacco sticks.

Any alcohol or tobacco in excess of these amounts is subject to duty and provincial fees and taxes.

PetsPets – specifically dogs and cats – must have certificates from a reputable veterinarian verifying that they have been vaccinated against rabies within the last three years. All certificates must clearly identify the animal. Animals younger than three months should be in good health when they arrive, but do not require the rabies certificate. All pets must be accompanied by their owners. Special purpose dogs such as seeing-eye dogs are exempt from all import conditions when the dog is accompanying its owner.

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Fishing and Hunting LicensesAlberta is world renowned for hunting and fishing, but you MUST have a valid license to experience these sports. Catch limits are set to preserve fish and wildlife populations.

Licenses for fishing in National Parks of Canada can be purchased at park information centres, park administration, campgrounds, warden offices and select fishing shops. Fishing licenses to be used outside of a National Park can be purchased at Fish and Wildlife offices, hardware, convenience and department stores as well as at select gas stations. Hunting regulations and special licenses vary depending on what type of hunting you are doing. No hunting is permitted in any National Park of Canada. For complete information contact Alberta Sustainable Resource Development toll free in North America 1-877-944-0313 or visit srd.alberta.ca.

InsuranceTravel and Health Visitors to Canada should ensure they have proper health and travel coverage during their travels. Travel insurance offered by travel agents and credit card companies may be able to provide additional coverage for loss/damage of baggage, cancellation and medical incidents. Visitors taking prescription medications should bring a copy of the prescription should it need renewal in Canada.

For more information regarding health products and their importation into Canada please consult Health Canada at www.hc-sc.gc.ca

Motor Vehicle It is mandatory to carry valid documentation establishing proof of insurance and ownership for all vehicles you bring into Canada. Minimum liability coverage required in Alberta is $200,000.

Currency and BankingCanadian dollars and cents form the monetary system. While many operators of retail outlets, restaurants and other venues accept American money, visitors should exchange their travellers’ cheques or cash for Canadian currency. The use of credit cards is also recommended.

Canadian currency no longer includes the penny. For cash transactions, amounts are rounded to the nearest $0.05.

TaxesAlberta is the only province in Canada with no Provincial Sales Tax, or PST. The Canadian Government charges a five per cent Goods & Services Tax (GST) on most purchases. GST rebates on some accommodations and purchases taken out of the country can be claimed by non-residents of Canada. For more information visit www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tax.

TippingTips are given for good service to food and beverage servers in bars and restaurants, taxi drivers, tour guides and hotel bellmen. The average tip in Canada is 15 percent, but can range from 10 to 20 percent depending on the quality of service. It is not necessary to tip most other service staff.

Time ZoneAlberta is on Mountain Standard Time. Daylight savings time is observed from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

MotorcyclesMotorcyclists are required to wear helmets and to drive with headlights on. Riding two abreast is prohibited.

Seat beltsSeat belt use is mandatory for all drivers and passengers in Canada.

Public Holidays 2016January 1 – New Year’s DayFebruary 15 – Family Day March 25 – Good FridayMarch 27 – Easter SundayMay 23 – Victoria DayJuly 1 – Canada DayAugust 1 – Heritage DaySeptember 5 – Labour DayOctober 10 – ThanksgivingNovember 11 – Remembrance DayDecember 25 – Christmas DayDecember 26 – Boxing Day

Travel WebsitesAMA road conditions www.ama.ab.ca/road_reports

Border Crossing Wait Times www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/general/times OR Twitter: http://twitter.com/CBSA_BWT

Metric Conversions Canada uses the metric system for distances, weights and measures.

Distance: 1 kilometre (km) = .62 miles Kilometres per hour or miles per hour: 100 km/hr = 60 mph

Weight: 1 kilogram (kg) = 2.2 lbs 500 grams = 1.1 lbs

Liquid volume (used for gasoline): 4.55 litres (L) = 1 imperial gallon 3.8 litres (L) = 1 U.S. gallon

Vehicle Leasing and Renting To rent a car you must be 21 years old and hold a valid driver’s license and major credit card. A small surcharge applies for drivers under 25 years of age. There are numerous car rental companies available in Southwest Alberta.

RV SaniDump SitesRV SaniDump sites are available at most campgrounds. To select a campground with a SaniDump, please refer to the Alberta Campground Guide

Legislative provisions and requirements can change at any time. Visit the Canadian Border Services Agency website for current information: www.cbsa.ga.ca

POPULATION: 28,000

LOCATION: 10 minutes south of Calgary, off Hwy 2A, 2 hours north of Lethbridge and 90 minutes southeast of Canmore.

ELEVATION: 3500 ft.

HEALTH SERVICES: Okotoks Health & Wellness Centre

LIBRARY SERVICES: Okotoks Public Library

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Okotoks Recreation Centre and the Legacy Regional Field House. Together they house rinks, gyms, walking tracks, indoor volleyball, indoor soccer, indoor Lacrosse, indoor tennis, exercise facilities, an indoor pool, and much more.

VISITOR INFORMATION:

53 North Railway Street,located at the Okotoks Art Gallery

Phone: 403.938.3204www.okotokstourism.ca

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OKOTOKS

The First Nations left us with a legacy in the name of Okotoks, which is derived from the Blackfoot word “Okatok”, which means “rock”.

1. Get inspired! Our art galleries and museum offer creative and thought-provoking exhibits all year round.

2. Shop in the Heart of Okotoks! Wonderful boutique-style shopping in Olde Towne Okotoks.

3. Be Part of an Audience or Try Capturing One of Your Own! Check out the Dewdney Players at the Rotary Performing Arts Centre and catch a variety of year-round performances, concerts and more! Take a stroll through downtown, play the piano at the Towne Plaza and be a star!

4. Keep Calm and Visit Okotoks! Okotoks annual events attract approximately 78,000 people per year! Join us for our Parade & Children’s Festival, Show & Shine, Pro Rodeo, Light Up and so much more!

5. Hungry? We love to eat and boast 75+ amazing restaurants and unique eateries and pubs!

Wondering what to do in Okotoks? Be bold! Try our exceptional dining, shopping, cultural and recreation opportunities, as well as charming accommodations to extend your day trip to an overnight stay. Check out our pathway system, golf courses, culture and recreational facilities or partake in the many year-round activities that Okotoks proudly hosts. Come for a visit and see what adventures you can find!

Things to Do in Okotoks!

Top 10 Things to Do:6. Fore! Visit the scenic D’Arcy Ranch, Crystal

Ridge & River’s Edge golf courses, and for the kids, the new mini-golf course at Crystal Ridge.

7. Get Sporty! Lots of winter & summer sporting events to choose from including Okotoks Oilers & Okotoks Bisons hockey and the Okotoks Dawgs baseball.

8. A Little Bit Country! Check out the agri-tourism in our region! There are wonderful locations around Okotoks such as the Millarville Farmer’s Market, Saskatoon Farm, Kayben Farms, Chinook Honey Farm and more!

9. The Splendid Sheep River! Stroll through the spectacular Sheep River Valley with 79kms of picturesque pathway for your pleasure!

10. The Big Rock! Okotoks’ Glacial Erratic was recently named one of the world’s 500 most significant cultural sites!


For full details on the list above and much more visit www.thingstodoinokotoks.ca and #thingstodoinokotoks.


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CLARESHOLM


Interior of CPR station, Claresholm Museum

Fascinating!Centennial Park is home to the Claresholm Water Spray Park and the Centennial Campground. The Harvard Memorial located in the park as well commemorates the contributions of all who trained or worked at No. 15 Service Flying Training School and No. 3 Flying Training School.

Famous PeopleLouise McKinney is one of the “Famous Five” Alberta women who successfully fought for womens’ rights with the Persons Case of 1929. Women were declared persons under the terms of the British North America Act and thus could be appointed to the Senate. Louise McKinney had previously been elected to the Alberta Legislative Assembly in 1917, becoming the first woman to take her seat in parliament within the British Empire.

HistoryThe Town of Claresholm began as a railway siding. Settlers began flooding into this area in 1902, and by 1905 Claresholm was a thriving town. As Claresholm is primarily an agricultural economy, three murals located downtown depict aspects of the farming and ranching history in the area. Between 1941 and 1945, No. 15 Service Flying Training School educated future bomber pilots for duty overseas. The airbase was reopened from 1951-1958 as No. 3 Flying Training School to train NATO pilots.

Major AttractionsClaresholm & District MuseumThe Claresholm Museum includes a 1912 CPR Train Station which is a provincially designated historic resource, an 8000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall, Claresholm’s first school from 1903, a 1920’s log cabin and a CPR caboose. Established in 1969, the museum has long been committed to preserving and exhibiting the history of this unique region of southern Alberta. Come and share in this exciting history!

Centennial Campground & Spray Park Family camping and water fun all summer.

Historic Downtown Many original buildings from Claresholm’s heyday still exist and are in use in Claresholm.

Recreational Facilities •Claresholm Agriplex•Claresholm Aquatic Centre•Claresholm Arena•Claresholm Curling Rink•Claresholm Spray Park•Millennium Ball Complex•Skateboard Park•Tennis Courts•The Bridges at Claresholm Golf Club

2016 EventsJune 17, 2016Claresholm Mexican Fiesta This is a great event sponsored by the Chamber for the businesses and citizens of Claresholm & District and is open to everyone who wishes to attend; families, friends, neighbors. Admission to this event is “free”. Visitors from far & wide are welcome and we encourage you to come and join in our celebration. It’s a fun and festive time and we look forward to seeing you and celebrating the beginning of summer in our great community.Time: 5:00 pm to 11:00 pmVenue: Amundsen Park between 49th and 50th Ave Westwww.claresholmchamber.ca

July 1, 2016Canada Day Celebration www.townofclaresholm.com Phone: 403-625-3381

August 12-14, 2016Claresholm & District Fair DaysCandy Parade on Saturday followed by carnival activities and stage entertainment at the downtown Amundsen Park. Classic Cruisers show on Sunday at Centennial Park.

August 13, 2016Claresholm Museum Tea on the Lawn Free family event. Old fashioned costumes are encouraged, especially hats. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious tea and homemade cookies. www.claresholmmuseum.com

Old Fashioned Christmas Friday, November 26, 2016Join our downtown businesses as they celebrate the start of the Christmas season. Carolers, wagon rides, bonfire and lighting of the Christmas tree. www.townofclaresholm.com

History & AttractionsVISITOR INFORMATION:

Claresholm & District Museum and Visitor Information Centre

5126 – 1st Street West (Highway 2)

403.625.3131 [email protected]

Open May 2, to Canadian Thanksgiving in October

POPULATION: 3,758

LOCATION: Hwy 2

131 km (81.3 miles) South of Calgary and 89 km (55 miles) Northwest of Lethbridge

HEALTH SERVICES: Claresholm General Hospital

Claresholm Centre for Mental Health and Addictions

Claresholm Medical Clinic

Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre

David Landers Treatment Centre (AADAC)

FYI

By the time No. 15 Service Flying Training School closed in 1945, over 2000 pilots had “received their wings”.


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FORT MACLEOD Fort Macleod has been the set for numerous films and TV series over the years, most recently: Interstellar, Fargo (TV Series, Season 2), Brokeback Mountain, TS Spivet and Passchendaele.


403.553.4703 visitfortmacleod.com Open May - September long weekend

POPULATION: 3,117

LOCATION: Junction of Highway 2 & Highway 3

ACTIVITIES:•Swimming & Spray Park

(Summer) •Hiking & Fishing•Baseball & Softball•Rodeo & Equestrian Events•Hockey, Skating & Curling•Cycling•Annual Triathlon•Golf•Tennis •Skateboarding•Camping•Music, Drama and Art

Camps•Music Festivals

MAJOR EVENTS

Fort Macleod Children’s Festival – May 7, 2016 [email protected]

Antique Show and Sale June 18 - 19, 2016 fort-macleod-chamber.com

South Country Fair July 15 - 17, 2016 southcountryfair.com

Fort Macleod Triathlon August 20, 2016 ftmacleodtri.com

Buffalo Harvest Days Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, 2016 headsmashedin.org

Santa Claus Parade November 26, 2016 visitfortmacleod.com

Empress Theatre Centre Stage Concert Series September – April macleodempress.com

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Unique to Fort Macleod•Watch Canada’s only on-site musical ride

at the NWMP Museum (July/Aug)

•Visit UNESCO World Heritage site – Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump (15 minute drive)

•Experience the biggest annual Santa Claus Parade west of Toronto (November)

•Catch a concert or a show at The Empress Theatre

•Discover the renowned South Country Fair music festival (July)

•Shop at the annual Antique Show and Sale (June)

History & CultureIn the Autumn of 1874, Colonel James F Macleod and the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) set up camp on the banks of the Oldman River. This first fort brought European law to a previously unpatrolled region, laying the foundation for the peaceful settlement of the country, and the beginnings of the internationally renowned Royal Canadian Mounted Police and their Musical Ride.

The region is also home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site – Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump – only a 15-minute drive from Fort Macleod. The Jump is a world-renowned archaeological site, and is a remarkable testimony of the life of the Plains People through the millennia.

Fun to Do Red Serge Groom-a-Horse Program An award winning “behind the scenes” experience helping a NWMP rider prepare for the musical ride at The Fort. nwmpmuseum.com

Music, Drama and Art Camps Held throughout the summer at the Empress Theatre and Fort Macleod Allied Arts [email protected]

Major AttractionsThe NWMP Fort & Barracks: The Fort is a replica of the original 1874 North West Mounted Police fort. The NWMP Musical Ride is performed on-site four times daily in July and August, as well as re-enactments of period events. Tours are available, as is information about the 1884 Barracks, a Provincial Historic Site.nwmpmuseum.com

Empress Theatre: Completed in 1912, The Empress is the prime jewel in the Crown of the Continent. It is a renowned film, theatre and live music venue, with performances by artists from around the world. It is one of the oldest theatres in Canada, and comes complete with stories of its resident spirit, Ed the Ghost. macleodempress.com

Historic Main Street: Original sandstone and brick buildings line a vibrant Main Street – the first of only two Provincial Historic Areas in Alberta. Shop for antiques, local art, clothing, gifts, sports gear and housewares, then enjoy a meal or a gourmet coffee as you wander this architecturally impressive thoroughfare.visitfortmacleod.com

The Jump: Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best-preserved buffalo jumps. This fascinating and picturesque site was used by Aboriginal peoples of the plains for nearly 6,000 years. Experience Drumming and Dancing demonstrations every Wednesday in July and August. headsmashedin.org


Empress Theatre – Historic Main Street

History & Attractions

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VILLAGE OF WARNER

Warner Lion’s RV Park and Playground

The Lion’s RV campground is open year-round, tucked away in a quiet, treed area of the village. Make yourself at home in one of the nine campsites which offer power and water. The park has flush toilets and a dump station. So, if you are looking for the comforts of home, look no further than the Lion’s RV Park and Playground as a great choice for you and your family.

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EventsDevil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage Museum - May 28th Wendy Sloboda will be presenting on Wendiceratops pinhornensis and Southern Alberta Dinosaur Project.

Warner Hockey School - June 4th Fundraising Dinner and Gala with special speaker to be announced. Past speakers included Lanny McDonald and Brian Trottier.

Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage Museum - July and August Palaeontology Camps: One and two day camps and overnight camps held in July and August

Lion’s Club of Warner - July 23th Annual Show and Shine

Halloween Harvest Daze September 30 - October 1 Zombie Dance, Pancake Breakfast, kids activities and more.

Creepy Hollow Halloween October 1 - October 31 Pumpkin Path, Mystery Maze, Haunted House and creepy fun for all ages.


403.642.3877 www.warner.ca

POPULATION: 392

LOCATION: 70 km south of Lethbridge on Hwy 4 nestled within perfect view of the Sweet Grass Hills along the Milk River Ridge.

RECREATION FACILITIES:• Ice Arena•Curling Rink•Ball Diamond•Fitness Centre•Bowling Alley •Walking Trail

AMENITIES:•Municipal Library with

free Wi-Fi •Lion’s Park and Campground•Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur

Museum•Gas Station & Candy Store•Hotel/Café/Pub•Chinese/Western Restaurant•Bank •Church•Beauty Salons•Grocery Store•Post Office•Seniors Centre

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Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage MuseumWarner is home to Canada’s first dinosaur nesting site. Visit the Dinosaur and Heritage Museum for an interpretive tour of the dinosaur gallery. Learn about the dinosaur eggs and embryos found in the coulee near Warner. Participate in great educational activities, visit our unique gift shop, take a guided tour to the coulee where the first nest was discovered, identify fossils in their original setting and discover the geological forces that shaped the coulees. Avid hikers can take an extended, four hour tour, deeper into the coulees to view less explored places and scenery. Reservations may be required for the extended tour.

Creepy HollowWarner’s newest spooky attraction is brought to you by the owners of the former Stirling Haunted Mansion. We dare you to come brave the pumpkin path through the forbidden forest, get lost in the mysterious maze, tour the creepy ghost town, see who survives the murder mystery monster hall, and step inside the haunted house to really make your flesh crawl or just take a friendly ride on the mini railway! Fun for all ages. Everything that goes bump in the night on site. Can you handle it?

COMPLETELY REVAMPED GALLERIES FOR 2016

The Village of Warner is home to the Warner Hockey School and in 2015 the Warner Warriors won the 2015 JWHL North American Championship!

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There are plenty of diverse ways to enjoy the great outdoors in Lethbridge with experiences ranging from cultural to serene to plain old family fun. For the adventurous types, Alberta Birds of Prey Centre allows you to get up close and personal with a number of different species of owls, hawks and eagles. Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is one of the most serene spots in Lethbridge merging native southern Alberta plants with traditional Japanese landscape techniques, offering a refreshing respite for anyone needing a break during a busy day. For a more hands on approach to nature, check out Helen Schuler Nature Centre which offers interactive activities and guided tours to experience local vegetation and wildlife. Another urban greenspace is Lethbridge’s downtown park, Galt Gardens, a place to get some fresh air while buzzing around the city’s historic downtown.



Lethbridge has a fascinating and colorful history, full of stories of the whiskey trade, First Nations Traditions and transient miners. It’s easy to feel the richness of the times past simply by strolling around Historic Downtown, which still retains a sense of old school prairie charm. The best way to learn about history is to feel like you are walking into it, which is the opportunity Fort Whoop Up, a reconstructed experience on a former trading post, provides. Steeped in history, the serene Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden is a living symbol of the melding of Japanese and Western culture in a striking aesthetic and therapeutic experience. The Galt Museum & Archives connects our history to the present by honoring intimate and personal stories of our past serving as a reminder that every person is responsible for shaping our future. Continue to take in the richness of colour and energy with the Gem of the West in Coaldale where you get a taste of the ole country days with cowboy poetry & art along with numerous artifacts showcasing different histories and cultures of the community.

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Between the fascinating history, natural beauty and vibrant arts scene, it’s easy to keep a family busy in the city of Lethbridge! Whether your family likes to play and learn indoors or get out and run around outside, there are enough to keep active families busy day after day. Let the kids blow off some steam by taking a stroll through the river valley at Helen Schuler Nature Centre or excite their senses having them hold their pet snake, Sophie! Create a memory keepsake with the “Family Art Challenge at the Southern Alberta Art

Gallery which offers an interactive activity that you can do together. A great way for families to explore Lethbridge’s western history and still hold the interest of younger kids is at Fort Whoop Up.. The open air centre is inhabited by friendly goat and miniature horses that will bring out the kid even in adults. If you are visiting in September, partake in the Word of the Street Festival at the Lethbridge Public Library, a free event celebrated nationally in five cities across Canada honoring the joy of words – written, sung, spoken and read.


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For a relatively small city, Lethbridge has a particularly thriving arts scene. From cutting-edge contemporary visual arts spaces to a wide array of music, theatre and cultural experiences, there’s always an exciting way to get your arts fix in Lethbridge. Southern Alberta Art Gallery houses some of the most thought-provoking contemporary art to be found in all of Alberta. CASA is one of the most distinctive buildings in all of downtown Lethbridge and the work that goes on inside this energetic arts hub is just as spectacular. Lethbridge is full of arts groups that perform regularly so there is always opportunity to get a blast of local culture. New West Theatre provides a special treat for anyone who likes to groove to classic songs and laugh at family-friendly jokes. Also be sure to hit up of the many arts festivals that take place in the city throughout the year.

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From Farmers Markets to jazz festivals, there is always something buzzing in Lethbridge. Check out these events, activities and things to do while taking in the vibrant energy of our city.

Lethbridge Jazz Festival JUNE 15-18

This festival provides the public a chance to participate in many events throughout the community – free, ticketed, restaurant performances and more – all focusing on the sounds of jazz music. A full schedule can be found at www.lethbridgejazz.com

ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival JUNE 24-26

Join dozens of dragon boat teams and hundreds of athletes – from amateur to pro – as they race across Henderson Lake all weekend long, in pursuit of the gold medal! Beer gardens, family activities, and many free events take place alongside this festival throughout Henderson Lake Park – there is something for everyone at this event. A list of activities can be found at www.lethbridgedragonfest.ca

Southern Alberta Summer Games JULY 6-10

Lethbridge will be home to thousands of athletes from Southern Alberta, competing in events as diverse as swimming and photography. These games exist to provide an opportunity for people to participate in a grassroots sports festival, and many sports have opportunities for people of all abilities and ages to compete. Watch www.southernalbertasummergames.com for all the details.

Whoop-Up Days Family Festival AUGUST 23-27

Our annual summer celebration, Whoop-Up Days is a city-wide event with fun for the entire family including a parade, children’s activities, chuckwagon races, pro-rodeo, headline entertainment, a midway, and more! A parade winds through the downtown and into other areas of the city on the morning of the first day of this annual event. For parade route and more information see www.exhibitionpark.ca.


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Tour Of Alberta AUGUST 31

Lethbridge will be the home of the Prologue for the 2016 Tour of Alberta. Come cheer on the professional cyclists from around the world as they begin a week-long tour of our province. A festival and many free activities will take place that day, and in the months leading up to the Tour, around the community. www.tourofalberta.ca

Love & Records SEPTEMBER 17

Love & Records is Western Canada’s largest FREE outdoor record fair held annually at Galt Gardens in Downtown Lethbridge on the second Saturday in September; featuring 12+ hours of live music, a massive single-day selection of new/used music (CDs, LPs, 45s, 78s, Tape), outdoor art gallery, beer gardens, food, family-fun, raffles, and more! Listen to the live broadcast at CKXU.com | 88.3FM www.lethbridgemusicfestival.com

Lethbridge Fringe Festival SEPTEMBER 15-18

In its second year, this four-day festival is a celebration of creative theatre and live entertainment, utilizing multiple venues in the city. Full festival schedule and tickets can be found at www.lethbridgefringe.ca by mid-summer.

Word On The Street Festival SEPTEMBER 25

Join the Lethbridge Public Library, sponsors and volunteers to celebrate the joy of words – written, sung, spoken and read. The Word On The Street is a national festival that is celebrated in five cities across Canada. It includes authors, presentations, music, street theatre and workshops along with a vibrant marketplace and best of all it’s free. Check www.lethlib.ca for details.

And watch for many other events such as PrideFest in June, Street Wheelers Street Machine Weekend in July; Lethbridge Arts Days in the last week of September, and the Lethbridge Entertainment Expo in November.


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Major AttractionsRaymond Swimming Pool Cool off in Raymond’s outdoor swimming pool complete with two water slides, climbing wall, diving board, and tons of space to splash around!

Raymond Golf Course Whether you prefer to go the distance on the driving range, compete on the course, or enjoy some great grub in the clubhouse, Raymond’s 9-hole golf course will be sure to satisfy all ages and skill levels.

Mormon Trail Learn about southern Alberta’s unique history as you visit one of the first early Mormon settlements in the area. For more information visit: www.themormontrail.ca

Raymond Museum Step back in time as you learn about Raymond’s roots: Sugar Beets, Settlers, Stampedes, and Sports! Open through the summer on Tuesdays to Saturdays 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Across from the Town Hall.


Fascinating!Raymond is home to the 19th annual Western Canadian Amateur National Championship for motocross. Come out and watch these amazing athletes between on June 30 for practice runs and competition heats on July 1-3.Located just 3km north of Raymond sits our world class motocross and dirt bike facility, Temple Hill Motorcycle Park. The park is host to many events throughout the year including the Western Canadian Amateur Championships. The park caters to competitive and recreational pursuits by offering, a motocross track, a quad park, freestyle ramp and BMX track. Park is open all year. For more information, please contact the Lethbridge Motorcycle Club at 403-328-8973.

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Phase #1 of our Victoria Sports Park is nearing completion. This $3,365,000 facility will consist of three regulation sized grass fields, one regulation artificial turf field and track and field facilities, complete with stadium lighting, seating for over 1200, a multi-purpose room, change rooms, concession and washrooms. This facility will be home to all football, rugby, soccer, track and field and other community programs and user groups!

Major EventsHeritage Days June 30 - July 2 Raymond’s biggest celebration of the year! Watch as the population almost triples as people come for the Harlan Taylor Road Race, the very popular Family Street Fair, the iconic Canada Day Candy Parade and the event that started it all, the Raymond Stampede! This year we celebrate the 114 annual Raymond Stampede!

19th Annual Western Canadian Amateur National Motocross Championships – June 30 to July 3 Watch as Temple Hill comes alive with hundreds of motocross competitors racing to qualify in the Canadian Amateur National Motocross Championships, Which will be held in Walton Ontario from August 17-21, 2016.

7th Annual Raymond Triathlon - August 6 A popular event in southern Alberta! Whether you’re a competitive triathlete or just looking for a challenge, register for the Raymond Triathlon and have a great time! www.raymondtri.ca

Canada’s Mormon Trail Chautauqua – August 12 Come and experience the history of Canada’s Mormon Trail. The inaugural performance of this chautauqua will be held from August 10-13 in each of the communities involved with the trail initiative. Come and watch this live event, details are still being finalized, so please contact the Town of Raymond at 403-752-3322 or check out their website at themormontrail.ca for more information.

Old Fashioned Christmas – December 4 There will be activities for the children, and lots of sales and evening shopping at our local businesses on December 4. Come out and support our local businesses and enjoy our small town hospitality on this great evening of shopping! For more information, contact the Raymond Chamber of Commerce at 403-330-9057.

50th Annual Sugar Bowl Basketball Tournament – December 26-27 In 1966 the inaugural Sugar Bowl tournament took place in Raymond and since that time has showcased some of the top basketball talent from Alberta. This year will be no exception. Come out and celebrate this historic event. For more information, please contact the Raymond High School at 403-752-3381.


VISITOR INFORMATION: 403.752.3322 www.raymond.ca www.facebook.ca/ townofraymondwww.twitter.com/townofraymondwww.instagram.com/townofraymond

FYI POPULATION: 4,139

LOCATION: 25 minutes south of Lethbridge on Highway 52.

ELEVATION: 960 m (3,150 ft)

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: Elementary, Jr. High, and High School

HEALTH SERVICES:• Medical Clinic, Health Unit,

Hospital, Clinic, Pharmacies (2), Dental Practices (2), Denturist, Optometrist and Chiropractors (2)

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:•Turf/Ice Arena•Outdoor Pool•Playgrounds•Motocross Track•Raymond Public Library•Community Theatre•9-hole Golf Course•Raymond Historical Museum•Perrett Park Campground •Stamped Grounds •Grass sports fields•Walking path•Centennial Park•Victoria Sports Park

The Magrath Trail

The Magrath Trail is a paved five kilometer trail system on the southern edge of this oasis-like community. It showcases the uniquely beautiful landscapes and history of the Town. The historic Galt Canal, Head-gates National Historic Site, and Jubilee Park’s children’s fishing, ball diamond, camping and playground area are just a few of the highlights along this beautiful trail. The Magrath Trail is used on a year round basis by joggers, bicyclists, rollerblade enthusiasts, bird watchers, skateboarders and a wide range of area residents and visitors. It includes interactive signage and will eventually be extended to completely surround the distinctive park lands, tree-lined streets and urban forest of Magrath. Come and see one of Alberta’s most diverse natural habitats, home to our community’s exceptional range of plants, birds, amphibians and other wildlife.

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Magrath is projected to be fully serviced with the latest fibreoptic cable infrastructure in 2016. The expanding Magrath Museum is planning to leverage these services in its programs and exhibits, and the National Film Board of Canada just completed a short documentary film on Magrath that will be regularly screened there. The community is also experiencing a major modernization to its schools which will include a new community theatre and an adjacent Career and Technology Studies Centre. This Centre will also be hosting The Sustainable Agriculture Education Partnership which is an innovative educational initiative encouraging sustainable 21st century curricula and land management practices.


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LOCATION: South central Alberta near the Canada United States boundary at the junction of Provincial Highways 5 and 62.

DISTANCE: 30 miles (48 km) from the Del Bonita Canada-United States border crossing and 20 miles (32 km) south of Lethbridge.

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Gateway to the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem

Magrath has been known as “The Garden City” since 1899. It lies in an exceptional natural setting at the northeastern edge of the Crown of the Continent Ecosystem which is considered by many to be the last great intact temperate ecosystem in the world. The Town of Magrath’s adjacent wind farm, successful leopard frog reinstatement program, and recent provision of egg masses to Waterton Lakes National Park further confirms the green traditions of this idyllic model community based on the Mormon ‘Plat of Zion’ and British ‘Garden City’ traditions.


Remington Carriage Museum

North America’s largest carriage museum features a collection of over 300 horse drawn carriages and interactive displays. The collection was started by a local rancher and donated to the museum to preserve the rich history of a bygone era. The museum also offers live carriage rides during the summer months. www.remingtoncarriagemuseum.com 403-653-5139, 623 Main Street

Cardston Alberta Temple

The Cardston Alberta Temple is a historic Alberta landmark that stands on elevated ground in the centre of Cardston. Founded by Mormon settlers in 1887, the small community lies 15 miles north of the U.S.-Canada border on southern Alberta’s fertile plains. Outside the gates of the temple, a public visitors centre offers several displays including construction photographs dating to the early 1900s. For more information visit www.ldschurchtemples.com/cardston 403-653-3552, 348 3 Street West

Carriage House Theatre

The historic Carriage House Theatre brings enthralling and classic LIVE musical productions to the stage. Using a combination of hired professionals and local volunteers, the company will be sure to entertain you. All shows are played in repertoire – in July and August. For more info, visit www.carriagehousetheatre.com or call 403-653-1000 to reserve your tickets. 353 Main Street

Card Pioneer Home

This tiny log home was built more than a century ago by Cardston’s founder, Charles Ora Card. The original building offers visitors the chance to view original artifacts, beautiful artwork, and complimentary tours. This is a true historical treasure that has remained almost completely untouched. 403-653-3366, 337 Main Street

The Courthouse Museum

The Courthouse Museum is the longest used courthouse in Alberta. The unique sandstone structure was built in 1907 from stone quarried just a few miles from Cardston. The handsome architecture of this striking building still stands as a lasting monument to Cardston’s early pioneer artisans. This is a registered Provincial Historic site. 403-653-3366, 89 3 Avenue West


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LOCATION: Southwest corner of Alberta at the junction of Highway 2 and Highway 5, only 15 minutes north of the Montana border. It is also situated close to secondary Highway #501.

DISTANCE: 233 km (145 miles) south of Calgary; 79 km (49 miles) southwest of Lethbridge.

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Alberta is breathtaking, and its beauty is nowhere on bigger or better display than in its five incredible National Parks – pristine natural reserves that draw throngs of visitors from far and wide every year. But that’s the rub – Alberta’s National Parks are so popular that often you have to contend with crowds to enjoy them.

There is one place that seems magically immune from the crush of tourists so often seen in other parks around the province – Waterton Lakes National Park - a place that maintains the sort of rustic charm you think of when you imagine a quaint mountain town. It’s picturesque, bursting with wildlife, and there are endless activities while you’re here. This park has all the calling cards of a busy holiday destination, and yet you’ll never have to elbow your way up the street when you’re wandering through town. The reason why Waterton is so blissfully quiet is a mystery, and those who love the park would prefer you keep the secret so things can stay exactly as they are.

Tucked away in the far southwest corner of the province, Waterton Lakes National Park is a rare gem in the crown of Alberta’s abundant mountain wilderness. Sprawling out over a jaw dropping 505 square kilometers (195 square miles) this rambling piece of paradise is every inch God’s country. It’s rare these days to find a mountain town that hasn’t succumbed to the seductions of new development. You’re as likely to encounter luxury retail boutiques as you are herds of elk in any major park these days, but Waterton has chosen another route. Nature is the main attraction here, and it appeals to your senses in a multitude of spine tingling ways.

There’s plenty to do, see and experience in Waterton Lakes National Park, but if you’re going to make a shortlist, start with hiking. The park is covered with trails (255 kilometers) and many trailheads start right at the town site. Do your homework before you set off in any particular direction though, Waterton’s 33 hiking

trails vary in length and difficulty. You can wander leisurely for an hour or head out on a strenuous full day excursion, so be sure you know what you’re signing up for. Wherever you venture, you’ll be awe-struck by the scenery and overcome by the sheer magnitude of your surroundings. Waterton Lakes National Park is vast and rugged in the way only unspoiled mountain territory can be.

Although nature-fueled adventures beckon all over the park, you never have to leave the town site to have an incredible experience here. Waterton is bursting with festivals and events all year long, from art exhibits and concerts to book readings, guest lecturers, kids’

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shows and everything in between. There are quieter activities to pursue in town as Waterton is a perfect place to picnic, roast marshmallows, and spend lazy evenings gazing up at the stars.

Winter weather brings an entirely new aspect to the beauty and wonder of Waterton Lakes National Park. This stillness is breathtaking – frost covered trees stand in silent tribute and the entire region is blanketed in white. If you like to snow-shoe or cross country ski, Waterton is worth a visit from November through March.

Another spectacular feature of Waterton Lakes National Park is the lake itself – a sapphire coloured liquid jewel that stretches from the tip of the park’s entrance all the way into the USA. Boating is big here, as is scuba diving, wind surfing, kayaking, canoeing, and (not to be overlooked) the simple pleasure of skipping stones. Waterton lives up to its name and gives visitors an opportunity to dive into water sports in a way that just isn’t available at other Alberta parks. Don’t forget your rod and tackle – there are plenty of fish to be caught as well.

There’s another way to enjoy the lake and see the park from a completely different perspective at the same time – on board one of the sturdy vessels run by Waterton Shoreline Cruise Company. This family business has been shuttling passengers across Waterton Lake for three generations on boats that reflect the time-honored tradition. The company’s flagship vessel, aptly named International was built on Waterton Lake in 1927. You can take a leisurely, fun filled and informative 2-hour cruise or hop a boat bound for particular destinations on the far side of the lake. Avid hikers ferry across to Goat Haunt in Montana and also to the trailhead leading up to Crypt Lake – a challenging mountain hike that leads past four spectacular waterfalls and a heart-pounding cliff edge.

The most historic prestigious attraction in Waterton Lakes National Park can’t be missed. The Prince of Wales Hotel stands

like a sentinel on a bluff overlooking Waterton town site, commanding attention and exuding all the pageantry of its royal name. This stately building is one of the most photographed hotels in the world, and it’s easy to see why. Built between 1926 and 1927, The Prince of Wales Hotel is a historic landmark that maintains its original character to this day. But beyond its history, the location of the hotel provides one of the most stunning vantage points to take a picture. The view is simply breathtaking – a 360 degree mountain panorama, the town site at the property’s feet, and the lake stretching out clear and blue into the distance. Drop by any afternoon in the summer for High Tea, or wander the corridors of the hotel to see if you sense any of the rumored spirits that haunt it.

You’ll make plenty of stops around town. Great little shops, galleries and restaurants dot the town site, and of course the natural beauty of the park will stop you in your tracks several times a day. That’s really the secret of enjoying Waterton Lakes National Park – just get out and explore it. You’ll be amazed by what you discover, and if you’re not staying in one of the quaint accommodations or campgrounds in Waterton, you’re certain to start planning your next visit before you even leave.

PLEASE NOTE: Over $107 million to infrastructure has been allocated to improving existing infrastructure in the Park, which will positively impact the experience when visiting Waterton. As a result, construction may impact trailhead access so please refer to Waterton Lakes National Parks website for up to date information when planning any hikes.

VISITATION: 400,000+/year

LOCATION: 49 Deg. 45 Min. N, 113 Deg. 55 Min W

270 km (167 miles) South of Calgary

133 km (82 miles) Southwest of Lethbridge

ELEVATION: 1,280 meters (4,200 feet)

2016 EVENTS:Waterton Food Festival May 27 - June 6

Wildflower Festival June 19 - 23

Canada Day July 1

Parks Day July 16

Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival August 22 - 24

Boat Parade August 27

Pat’s Annual Show N Shine August 28

Wildlife Weekend September 23 - 25

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SOME OF THE BEST HIKES and nature walks in the Canadian Rockies traverse Waterton’s unique landscape. Some of the most popular trails to try are Akamina Ridge, Carthew-Alderson, and Crypt Lake.

More than 50 of Canada’s rare flowers are found in Waterton National Park, and 30 of them cannot be seen anywhere else in the country.

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PINCHER CREEK

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LOCATION: Junction of Hwy 3 & 6

EXPERIENCE THE TOWNS’ OUTSTANDING RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

•Year-round 6 lane, 25-metre indoor Swimming Pool with kiddies’ wading pool and so many ways to make a big splash!

•Memorial Community Centre Arena

•Curling Rink•Agricultural Society Rodeo

Grounds & Horseshoe Pavilion

•Skateboard Park•Bike Park•Tennis Courts•Pincher Creek Golf Course

(9-Hole)•Chinook Lanes

(5 Pin Bowling Alley)•Squash Courts

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Historic Lebel Mansion 896 Kettles Street Home of the serene Oldman Rose Garden and the Pincher Creek Allied Art Council Art Gallery and Gift Shop. www.pinchercreekarts.com

Walking Trails Explore eight kms of maintained trail that weaves through Pincher Creek and its beautiful vistas and valleys. Self-guided walking tour brochures are available from the Information Centre and Recreation Centre.

Pincher Creek Golf Course A challenging nine-hole public course with the spectacular back drop of the Rocky Mountains. www.pinchercreekgolf.com

Heritage Acres Farm Museum Explore Alberta’s largest independent Agriculture Museum and extensive collection of pioneer and farm related artifacts. www.heritageacres.org

Alberta Parks Within a short drive of Pincher Creek you can find yourself in anyone of ten of Alberta’s finest parks and protected areas. www.albertaparks.ca

Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village Home to Pincher Creek visitor information centre. The Village is filled with intriguing artifacts and buildings. www.kootenaibrown.ca

Castle Mountain Ski Resort Castle offers all that matters in a mountain resort. A rustic comfortable day lodge offers great food and a place to warm up between runs. You can gear up at the pro and rental shop and pick up almost anything you might have forgotten. For those guests who choose not to hit the slopes, our resort is a great place to be. Kids can ditch their parents in our Child Care and hook up later on for our famous thin-crust pizza at the T-Bar. Others who are here for just the breathtaking scenery can take a stroll along the Castle River or pick up some speed on our miles of cross-country trails. Whatever your reasons for coming to Castle, there’s something here for you to take in and enjoy. www.skicastle.ca

June 18 & 19 Cowboy Show & Ranchers Rodeo www.pinchercreekagsociety.com

Canada Day Celebrations at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village www.kootenaibrown.org

July 29-31 Heritage Acres Annual Show www.heritageacres.org

August 18-21 Pincher Creek Parade & Rodeo Weekend www.pinchercreekagsociety.com

September 17 Full Moon in September Moon Shadow Run www.moonshadowrun.ca

November 18 Countdown to Christmas Event www.pincher-creek.com

Pincher Creek is the Service Center for all your adventures! Perfectly located in Southern Alberta’s Rocky Mountain Foothills, Pincher Creek has a variety of unique experiences and breathtaking adventures all from one central location. Using Pincher Creek as a base is a great way to explore the numerous year round activities in Southern Alberta. Stay a while and enjoy our quaint town and our famous Southwestern hospitality!


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POPULATION: 5,800

LOCATION: 2 hours south-west from Calgary / 1hr 20min. west from Lethbridge

ELEVATION: 4,455 FT

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With its rich history and beautiful geography, Crowsnest Pass is fast becoming a major destination for people who love the majestic Canadian Rockies. Our main attraction is the unrivalled access to the breathtaking beauty of our mountain backcountry. Whether you prefer motorized or non-motorized activities – we have hundreds of kilometres of trails to delight everyone.

Our people are passionate about mountain activities, so here you will find many clubs and associations that devote countless hours and energy into building and maintaining diverse mountain trails.

These include a well developed and groomed area for cross-country skiing, spectacular trails for sleds and quads, and specifically built trails for mountain biking, hiking and running. There are also many mountain lakes and streams for blue ribbon fly-fishing and this area has the only ski hill around to offer day and night skiing.

Play a round of golf on a fantastic 18-hole mountain golf course, visit a real underground mine or go and explore some of Canada’s most extensive caves.

With a population of just under 6,000, serviced by 12 medical doctors and a hospital, the allure of this mountain community is not only that it is a great place to visit, but also an amazing place to hang your hat if, one day, you find the mountains beckoning.

YOUR ADVENTURE AWAITS

Cross-Country ski:www.allisonwonderlands.ca

ATV – quad trails:www.quadsquad.ca

Snowmobile trails:www.crowsnow.org

Community arts:www.crowsnestpasspublicartgallery.com

Mountain golf:www.crowsnestpassgolf.com

Mountain bike:www.uroc.ca

Down-hill ski at night, or day:www.passpowderkeg.com

Underground mine visit:www.bellevueundergroundmine.org

Museum:www.crowsnestmuseum.ca

Heritage walk and hike:www.crowsnestheritage.ca

Interpretive centre:http://history.alberta.ca/frankslide

100 mile ultramarathon:www.sinister7.com

Community trails:www.crowsnestpass.com/tourism/what-to-do/trails


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KANIKSUNATIONAL FOREST

BOB CREEK

WILDLAND PROV. PARK

BEAVER CREEKPARK

LITTLE BOWPROV. PARK

PARK LAKEPROV. PARK

KINBROOK ISLANDPROV. PARK

LITTLE FISH LAKE

PROV. PARKMIDLAND PROV. PARK

BIG HILLSSPRINGS

PROV. PARK

BOW VALLEYPROV. PARK

BROWN LOWERYPROV. PARK

WATERTON LAKES AND GLACIER

NATIONAL PARKS ARE KNOWN

AS THE WATERTON - GLACIER

INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK

BRAGG CREEKPROV. PARK

BEAUVAIS LAKE PROV. PARK

GILNOCKIEPROV. PARK

HEAD - SMASHED - INBUFFALO JUMP

FRANK SLIDECENTRE

CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE

DINOSAURPROV. PARK

WRITINGON STONE

PROV.PARK

MILK RIVERNATURAL

AREA

ONEFOUR HERITAGERANGELAND

NATURAL AREA

CYPRESS HILLSPROVINCIAL PARK

TWIN RIVER HERITAGE RANGELAND

NATURAL AREA

BLACKFOOTCROSSING

HISTORICALPARK

BOW VALLEYWILDLAND

P.P.

KANANASKIS

COUNTRY

GLACIER

NATIONAL

PARK

HIGHWAY 40

CLOSED

DEC 1 to

JUNE 15


CONTINENTAL

DIVIDE

WOOLFORD PROV. PARK

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM

HORTICULTURERESEARCH CENTRE

FIELDSTATION

Barrier Mtn.2962 m

Mt. Oliver2972 m

Mt. Aylmer3162 m

Mt. King George3422 m

Fisher Pk.3063 m

Highwood Pass 2206 m

Mt. SirDouglas3406 m

3449 m

Mt. Marconi3106 m

Mt. Secord2650 m

Tornado Mtn.3099 m

Mt. Darrah2754 m

Mt. Haig2611 m Loaf Mtn.

2634 m

Mt.Blackiston

2940 m

Mt.Cleveland

3185 m

Mt.Stimson

Logan Pass2026 m

Teepee Mtn.2797 m

Mt. Fisher2846 m

Mt. Burke2540 m

Mt. Livingstone2423m

Black Rock Mtn.2474 m

3098 m

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NO ANT AM

Canmore

Harvie Heights

Dead Man’s F

lats

Exshaw

Kananaskis

Seebe

Waiparous

Morley

Ghost Lake

Cowley

Brock

etLundbreck

Burmis

Coleman

Blairmore

Hillcrest

Bellevue

Frank

Park

Lethbridge

FortMacleod

Sparwood

Elkford

Kimberley

Invermere

RadiumHot Spring

Fernie

Elko

Wynndel

Creston

Wardner

Fort Steele

Taber

Stavely

Granum

Cardston

ParkGate

Olds

Pincher CreekCranbrook Beaver

Mines

Municipality ofCrowsnest Pass

Magrath

SpringCoulee

Hillspring

Waterton Park

Glenwood

Vulcan

Champion

Carmangay

Barons

Nobleford

Monarch Shaughnessy

DiamondCity

Milk River

Coutts

Shelby Chester

Joplin Rudyard

Hingham

Gildford

Wild HorseAden

Havre

ChinookKremlinBeaverCreek

Kevin

Sweetgrass

Valier

BrowningKiowa

Babb

Summit

Apgar

Libby

Troy

Cut Bank

Black Diamond

RedwoodMeadows

Carstairs

Coaldale

MedicineHat

CANADA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ChestermereLangdon

Carseland

Mossleigh

Brant

Blackie

Aldersyde

Priddis

Millarville

De Winton

Ensign

Kirkcaldy

Dalemead

Turner Valley

PictureButte

Vauxhall

TurinIron Springs

Enchant

Hays

Rolling Hills

Tilley

Scandia

Rainier

Barnwell

PurpleSprings

Maple Creek

Burstall

Leader

Estonia

AlsaskOyen

Kindersley

Empress

Cranford

Wrentham

Warner

NewDayton

ForemostStirling

Aetna

Del BonitaCarway

Port ofPeigan

Port ofDel BonitaPort of Chief

MountainPort of Roosville

Chief Mountain

Leavitt

MountainView

TwinButte

MoyieSpringsBonners

Ferry

Ponderay

Sandpoint

Welling

BurdettGrassyLake

Okotoks

Didsbury

Longview

Parkland

MaddenWaterValley

Bottrel

Cremona

Elkton

Bergen

High River

Raymond

Coalhurst

Bassano

Cluny

Gleichen

Arrowwood

Queenstown

Milo

Three Hills

Drumheller

Bow Island

Irricana

Standard

Ardenode

Lyalta

DelacourKeomaKathyrnBalzac

Conrich

Hussar

Dalum

Craigmyte

Pollockville

Cessford

Wardlow

Patricia

Iddesleigh

MillicentDuchess

Rosemary

Gem

Dorothy

EastCoulee

Rosebud

Michichi

Morrin

Wayne

Rosedale

Munson

Delia

Carbon Nacmine

Beiseker

SwalwellLinden

Acme

RockyfordMountain

GHOST

RIVERWILDERNESS

BR

ITI S

H C

OLU

MB

IA

Calgary

Cochrane

Strathmore

Airdrie

Hanna

Brooks

Claresholm

Kalispell

BraggCreek

Cayley

Nanton

KananaskisVillage

Conrad

Lundbreck

Falls

EurekaRexford

Fortine

Hungry Horse

ColumbiaFalls

WestGlacier

Essex

East GlacierPark

Dupuyer

Sunburst

St. Mary

ManyGlacier

Lomond

Finnegan

Four Lane HighwayTwo Lane HighwaySecondary HighwayNational ParkProvincial Park

Campground

LEGEND

20km

12.5mi0mi

40km

25mi

0km

N

S

EW

ALBERTA

First Nation Community

24 Hour Border Crossing

Information Centre

Limited Hours Border Crossing

Federal or Provincial Campground

Mountain

UNESCO World Heritage Site

National or Provincial Historic Site or Museum

TREKCETERA MUSEUM

ALBERTA BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE

REMINGTON CARRIAGE MUSEUM

*

?


PonderaDupuyer

Cr.

Cree

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Birch

Flathead

Badger

Middle

River

Flathead

Fork

Two

Medicine

Cut

Milk

North

Milk

Milk

R.

Bank

River

River

River

River

Bow

Red

Deer

East

Berr

y

Berr

y

Rosebud

Pekisko Cr.

Palliser

River

River

River

revi

R

Elk

Luss

ier

Rive

r

Bull

Gold

Creek

Wigwam

North

Casttle

Wat

erto

n

Belly

River

Elk

R.

White

R.River

Little

Sheep

Elbow

Ghost

Panther

Cascade

Red

River

Creek

Coulee

South

Etzicom

MariasCr.

Willow

McGregor Lake

LakeMinnewanka

LittleBowLakeTravers

Res.

Keho Lake

Ridge Res.

JensenRes.

Milk River

VerdigrisLake

Crow Indian Lake

Lake Elwell(Tiber Reservoir)

Lake Frances

Hungry HorseReservoir

Lake

Lake PendOreille

LakeKoocanusa Duck Lake

Kintla Lake

BowmanLake

QuartzLake

LoggingLake

LakeMcDonald

LakeSherburne

WatertonLakes

Virden Lake

PakowkiLake

LakeNewell

Many IslandLake

BitterLake

Chin Lakes

St. MaryRes.

Oldman River Res.

KootenayLake

ChainLakesRes.

WhiteswanLake

WindermereLake

ColumbiaLake

Clear Lake

FrankLake

SprayLakes

Res.

MarvelL.

KananaskisLakes

LakeNewell

TideLake

San FranciscoLake

Crawling ValleyReservoir

Seiu Lake

HandhillsLake

LittleFishLake

Deadhorse Lake

EagleLake

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TO GREAT FALLS

TOMEDICINE

HAT

ELBOW

SPRAY VALLEY

PETERLOUGHEED

PROV. PARK

PROV. PARK

SHEEP

WILDLAND

PROV.

HEIGHT OF THEROCKIES

PROV. PARK

KOOTENAYNATIONAL PARK MT ASSINIBOINE

PROV. PARK

BANFFNATIONAL PARK

YOHONATIONAL

PARK

PARK

CHAIN LAKESPROV. PARK

WILLOW CREEKPROV. PARK

PURCELL WILDERNESSCONSERVANCY

PROVINCIAL PARK

KIANUKOPROV. PARK

LOCKHART CREEKPROV. PARK

TOP OF THE WORLDPROVINCIAL PARK

WHITESWAN LAKEPROV. PARK

PREMIER LAKEPROV. PARK

SAINT MARY’SALPINE PROV.

PARK

KOOTENAINATIONAL FOREST

KANIKSUNATIONAL FOREST

BOB CREEK

WILDLAND PROV. PARK

BEAVER CREEKPARK

LITTLE BOWPROV. PARK

PARK LAKEPROV. PARK

KINBROOK ISLANDPROV. PARK

LITTLE FISH LAKE

PROV. PARKMIDLAND PROV. PARK

BIG HILLSSPRINGS

PROV. PARK

BOW VALLEYPROV. PARK

BROWN LOWERYPROV. PARK

WATERTON LAKES AND GLACIER

NATIONAL PARKS ARE KNOWN

AS THE WATERTON - GLACIER

INTERNATIONAL PEACE PARK

BRAGG CREEKPROV. PARK

BEAUVAIS LAKE PROV. PARK

GILNOCKIEPROV. PARK

HEAD - SMASHED - INBUFFALO JUMP

FRANK SLIDECENTRE

CANMORE NORDIC CENTRE

DINOSAURPROV. PARK

WRITINGON STONE

PROV.PARK

MILK RIVERNATURAL

AREA

ONEFOUR HERITAGERANGELAND

NATURAL AREA

CYPRESS HILLSPROVINCIAL PARK

TWIN RIVER HERITAGE RANGELAND

NATURAL AREA

BLACKFOOTCROSSING

HISTORICALPARK

BOW VALLEYWILDLAND

P.P.

KANANASKIS

COUNTRY

GLACIER

NATIONAL

PARK

HIGHWAY 40

CLOSED

DEC 1 to

JUNE 15


CONTINENTAL

DIVIDE

WOOLFORD PROV. PARK

ROYAL TYRRELL MUSEUM

HORTICULTURERESEARCH CENTRE

FIELDSTATION

Barrier Mtn.2962 m

Mt. Oliver2972 m

Mt. Aylmer3162 m

Mt. King George3422 m

Fisher Pk.3063 m

Highwood Pass 2206 m

Mt. SirDouglas3406 m

3449 m

Mt. Marconi3106 m

Mt. Secord2650 m

Tornado Mtn.3099 m

Mt. Darrah2754 m

Mt. Haig2611 m Loaf Mtn.

2634 m

Mt.Blackiston

2940 m

Mt.Cleveland

3185 m

Mt.Stimson

Logan Pass2026 m

Teepee Mtn.2797 m

Mt. Fisher2846 m

Mt. Burke2540 m

Mt. Livingstone2423m

Black Rock Mtn.2474 m

3098 m

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3

34

46

3039

16

65

10033

56

27

51

28

839

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20

20

35

31

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17 7

3221

26

28

22

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55

19 8

43

19

17

24

72

626

44

42

4

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85

91

56

24

8

60

41

9385

8

18

3

19

90

2119

19

46

21

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45

50

105

3830

44

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24

20

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11

14

14

8

10

4

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55

50

28

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11

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17

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27

30

NO ANT AM

Canmore

Harvie Heights

Dead Man’s F

lats

Exshaw

Kananaskis

Seebe

Waiparous

Morley

Ghost Lake

Cowley

Brock

etLundbreck

Burmis

Coleman

Blairmore

Hillcrest

Bellevue

Frank

Park

Lethbridge

FortMacleod

Sparwood

Elkford

Kimberley

Invermere

RadiumHot Spring

Fernie

Elko

Wynndel

Creston

Wardner

Fort Steele

Taber

Stavely

Granum

Cardston

ParkGate

Olds

Pincher CreekCranbrook Beaver

Mines

Municipality ofCrowsnest Pass

Magrath

SpringCoulee

Hillspring

Waterton Park

Glenwood

Vulcan

Champion

Carmangay

Barons

Nobleford

Monarch Shaughnessy

DiamondCity

Milk River

Coutts

Shelby Chester

Joplin Rudyard

Hingham

Gildford

Wild HorseAden

Havre

ChinookKremlinBeaverCreek

Kevin

Sweetgrass

Valier

BrowningKiowa

Babb

Summit

Apgar

Libby

Troy

Cut Bank

Black Diamond

RedwoodMeadows

Carstairs

Coaldale

MedicineHat

CANADA

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

ChestermereLangdon

Carseland

Mossleigh

Brant

Blackie

Aldersyde

Priddis

Millarville

De Winton

Ensign

Kirkcaldy

Dalemead

Turner Valley

PictureButte

Vauxhall

TurinIron Springs

Enchant

Hays

Rolling Hills

Tilley

Scandia

Rainier

Barnwell

PurpleSprings

Maple Creek

Burstall

Leader

Estonia

AlsaskOyen

Kindersley

Empress

Cranford

Wrentham

Warner

NewDayton

ForemostStirling

Aetna

Del BonitaCarway

Port ofPeigan

Port ofDel BonitaPort of Chief

MountainPort of Roosville

Chief Mountain

Leavitt

MountainView

TwinButte

MoyieSpringsBonners

Ferry

Ponderay

Sandpoint

Welling

BurdettGrassyLake

Okotoks

Didsbury

Longview

Parkland

MaddenWaterValley

Bottrel

Cremona

Elkton

Bergen

High River

Raymond

Coalhurst

Bassano

Cluny

Gleichen

Arrowwood

Queenstown

Milo

Three Hills

Drumheller

Bow Island

Irricana

Standard

Ardenode

Lyalta

DelacourKeomaKathyrnBalzac

Conrich

Hussar

Dalum

Craigmyte

Pollockville

Cessford

Wardlow

Patricia

Iddesleigh

MillicentDuchess

Rosemary

Gem

Dorothy

EastCoulee

Rosebud

Michichi

Morrin

Wayne

Rosedale

Munson

Delia

Carbon Nacmine

Beiseker

SwalwellLinden

Acme

RockyfordMountain

GHOST

RIVERWILDERNESS

BR

ITI S

H C

OLU

MB

IA

Calgary

Cochrane

Strathmore

Airdrie

Hanna

Brooks

Claresholm

Kalispell

BraggCreek

Cayley

Nanton

KananaskisVillage

Conrad

Lundbreck

Falls

EurekaRexford

Fortine

Hungry Horse

ColumbiaFalls

WestGlacier

Essex

East GlacierPark

Dupuyer

Sunburst

St. Mary

ManyGlacier

Lomond

Finnegan

Four Lane HighwayTwo Lane HighwaySecondary HighwayNational ParkProvincial Park

Campground

LEGEND

20km

12.5mi0mi

40km

25mi

0km

N

S

EW

ALBERTA

First Nation Community

24 Hour Border Crossing

Information Centre

Limited Hours Border Crossing

Federal or Provincial Campground

Mountain

UNESCO World Heritage Site

National or Provincial Historic Site or Museum

TREKCETERA MUSEUM

ALBERTA BIRDS OF PREY CENTRE

REMINGTON CARRIAGE MUSEUM

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?


TABER


403.223.2265 Taber and District Chamber of Commerce

403.223.5500 Town of Taber


LOCATION: Hwy 3 and 36

ELEVATION: 815 metres (2,674 ft)

LATITUDE: 49 Deg. 47 Min. N

LONGITUDE: 112 Deg. 9 Min. W

258 kilometres (160 miles) south east of Calgary

52 kilometres (32 miles) east of Lethbridge

98 kilometres (60 miles) north of the U.S. border

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: 11

LIBRARY: Taber Public Library

www.taber.ca


Fascinating!•Taber is home to a Uniroyal Gal which

can be seen along Highway 36 N. She was originally located in Lethbridge but was later moved to Taber.

HistoryThe beginning of Taber starts in the late 1890s with the settlement of homesteaders and shortly after in 1903 the arrival of Mormon settlers. Taber thrived on coal mining until 1913 when the smaller mines in Taber closed down due to the opening of coal mines in the Drumheller area. This affected the community until 1920 when the development of irrigation made agriculture a more viable industry in Southern Alberta. This also marked the beginning of the agri-food processing industry in Taber with the development of the first vegetable canning plant in 1934. This industry continued to grow and sugar beets became a popular crop. In 1950, a sugar processing plant known as Roger’s Sugar Ltd. (Lantic Inc.) was established and is still in operation today.

Did you know?Taber’s delicious sweet corn has earned it the title of “Corn Capital of Canada”. The sweet taste of Taber corn is attributed to the rich soil conditions and the perfect weather combination of long hot summer days and cool evenings.

Major AttractionsCommunity Centre: Includes the Aquafun Centre, ice arenas, a curling rink, an archery range, a health club, an auditorium, and meeting rooms.

Taber Aquafun Centre: Includes a saltwater lap pool, a hot tub, a wading pool, an indoor slide, a children’s play lagoon, a rapids channel, a sauna, and a steam room.

Taber Golf Course: It is an 18-hole golf course with nine links style holes and nine lined with trees. This course will challenge all types from beginners to advanced golfers.

Ken McDonald Memorial Sports Complex: Includes 3 ball diamonds, two soccer pitches, and a lit soccer/football/rugby field.

Confederation Park: Includes tennis courts, two baseball diamonds, a playground, a skatepark, and a spraypark.

Taber Irrigation Impact Museum: Portrays the impact of irrigation and agriculture as well as the oil industry in the town. A collection of attractive irrigation machinery dating back to the early 1900s can also be found here.

How Taber got its name?Taber was originally known as Tank #77 along the Medicine Hat-Lethbridge Railway. When the Town’s first post office was built in 1907 by the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), the name was changed to Tabor. This name was likely chosen because of the significance of Mount Tabor (located in Palestine) to the Mormon settlers. However the paperwork for the post office came back misspelt as Taber. When the Town was incorporated into the Province of Alberta on July 1, 1907, the name was officially changed to Taber.


Taber is known as the “Corn Capital of Canada” because of the sweet delicious corn which is grown here year after year.


COALDALE


403.345.1323 www.coaldale.ca


Fascinating!Active since 1982, the Birds of Prey Foundation is Alberta’s first privately licensed raptor rescue and conservation organization. Take the opportunity to get a once-in-a-lifetime photograph with a specially trained Great Horned Owl or Burrowing Owl perching on your arm.

HistoryHomesteaders settled in the Coaldale area because of the rich loam soil and tall nutritional grasses in the area. The railway played a key role in bringing settlers to the region, where the community became a major service centre for nearby farmers and settlers. As a central shipping point for grains and feed, it became the perfect business centre.

EventsKinsmen Carnage in Coaldale (Demolition Derby) June 4, 2016 Cottonwood, south on Highway #845 Contact: Jack van Rijn, Kinsmen [email protected] This annual Kinsmen hosted event features the best of local derby action. The Coaldale Kinsmen also host the Aug. 8 derby at the Lethbridge Exhibition.

Settlers Days/Candy Parade July 8-10, 2016 20 Ave Main Street, Coaldale Contact: Coaldale Chamber of Commerce 403-345-2358 The Candy tradition continues in the annual parade, this year set for July 9.

Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade/Christmas Market November 25, 2016 Main Street, Coaldale and Coaldale Community Centre (1217 – 20 Avenue) Come check out the Coaldale Night of Lights Parade in celebration of the holiday season.

Community Christmas Skate December 10, 2016 Noon at Coaldale Sportsplex Join Santa on the ice. Contact: Community Services [email protected] 403-345-1324

Coaldale Community Fest February 20, 2017 Join in activities for the whole family. Contact: Community Services [email protected] 403-345-1324

Major AttractionsSpray Park and Tot Lot: This new exciting Spray Park is 3,822 square feet and is accom-panied by an enclosed new wading pool with fountains and deck jets. The park is surround-ed by playgrounds, picnic tables, tall trees and plenty of green space. The perfect gathering place for families and children!

Alberta Birds of Prey Centre: Canada’s largest birds of prey facility is situated on a wetland 70 acres in size. The Centre is a celebration of nature and habitat. A “must-see” attraction – featuring hawks, falcons, eagles and owls – delighting many visitors from around the world. Many exciting features including a visitors centre, a natural history building, interactive tours and school pro-grams, “Hawk Walk,” flying demonstrations, and aviaries and ponds.

Gem of the West Museum: Take in the rich-ness of colour and energy as you browse the numerous artifacts on display and experience the different histories and cultures of the com-munity and the world. This unique heritage building is in a transformed Mennonite Breth-ren Church with a 30x30 cut out in the middle of the main floor that overlooks the exhibit displays on the floor below.

Coaldale Outdoor Pool: Take a refreshing break from the dry hot sun and come dive into our Savannah themed outdoor pool. Enjoy our: sundeck and lounge chair area, landscaped lawn picnic area, concession and private gaze-bo area featuring a patio and BBQ that can be used publicly when it is not booked for private use. Jump in and play a game of volleyball or water basketball with your kids or just sit back and enjoy some ice cream in the shade.

Land O’ Lakes Golf Club: This 18-hole mani-cured championship course has seven lakes, velvet greens and will provide a rewarding challenge to professionals and amateurs alike. It is a course away from the noise and hubbub of city life.


LOCATION: Hwy 3, 13 km east of Lethbridge

ELEVATION: 831 Meters / 2725.68 Feet

LATITUDE: 49 Degrees, 43 Minutes

LONGITUDE: 112 Degree, 37 Minutes

NUMBER OF SCHOOLS: 6

LIBRARY: Coaldale Public Library/McCain Gallery

FACILITIES: Alberta Birds of Prey Centre 2124 16th AvenueGem of the West Museum/ Tourist Information 1306 20 StreetSportsplex/Outdoor Pool 1213-20 AvenueSpray Park & Wading pool 2211 16 StreetLand O Lakes Golf Club 102 Fairway Drive


Settler Days Candy Parade

Alberta Birds of Prey Centre

AttractionsVulcan Tourism and Trek Station/Visitor Information Centre Visit our gift shop and check out our unique Star Trek memorabilia. Check out Leonard Nimoy’s bronze bust and handprint! Vulcan Star Ship FX6-1995-A-. A must for any Star Trek fan to see.115 Centre Street East 403-485-2994 •www.vulcantourism.com

Trekcetera MuseumCanada’s first and only Star Trek Museum featuring authentic costumes, props and set pieces from the Star Trek universe as well as other iconic movies and TV series.

Aspen Crossing Train ToursA variety of trips will be offered including, special event trains, such as sunset, star gazing, elevator tours, wine tasting, or enjoy a scrumptious dinner theatre, where the railcars become the stage. Imagine while you’re enjoying the prairies your peaceful musings are suddenly shattered by a masked man shouting and waving a gun. Yes, you are caught-up in a realistic train robbery.

EventsTinman Triathlon June 4, 2016

Spock Days Festival June 10-12, 2016Family Fun Fair, our annual Spock Days (Trek themed) parade, slow pitch ball tournament, beverage gardens and fireworks.

Vul-Con 2016 Celebrating Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary July 9 & 10, 2016A new Sci-fi convention Experience! Star Trek celebrities! Get your tickets today!

Vulcan County Cruiser’s Show ‘n Shine, Demo Derby, Antique Tractor Pull and Fly-In Breakfast July 16 & 17, 2016

12th Annual Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo August 13 & 14, 2016Rodeo Grounds


403.485.2994 www.vulcantourism.com


LOCATION: Located on Highway 23, 125.5km south of Calgary city centre.

ELEVATION: 3,400ft.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

•Skating Arena, Curling Rink, three ball diamonds, Skate Park, Swimming Pool/Water Park and three campgrounds located within town limits.

•18-hole golf course and driving range

•5.5 km paved walking path

OTHER AMENITIES

• Heritage Museum, Art Gallery, Sugar Shack candy store, Vulcan General Hospital, Two schools, Airport, Municipal Library, Legion branch, Grocery, bakery and Retail stores

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403.328.5525 Toll Free 855.728.5525 www.lethcounty.ca

FYI POPULATION: 10, 061

LOCATION: 214 kilometers south of Calgary and 110 kilometers to the United States border

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES: Park Lake Paintball Lethbridge Corn Maze The Norland Bed & Breakfast

LETHBRIDGE COUNTY

Eat straight from the garden – Eat fresh!

Visit Broxburn Vegetables & Café and enjoy delicious meals prepared from locally grown ingredients less than five minutes east of Lethbridge. Broxburn is a great place to shop for fresh produce and has a U-pick operation. The Broxburn Café is open year round and offers a menu where the freshness can’t be surpassed. The cafe can also accommodate private functions of 30-60 guests after 5 p.m. www.broxburn-vegetables.com. CR Fruit Farm lives up to its name with eight different types of berries available to pick, as well as a wide selection of herbs and vegetables. A quick five minute drive south of Lethbridge, just off Hwy 5, on Hwy 508. There is also a fully-stocked trout pond for those who enjoy fishing. Gather (or catch) fresh ingredients and support local producers!

Take a dip and sleep under the starsEnjoy camping in the County! Park Lake Provincial Park, one of Alberta’s oldest provincial parks, offers a treed campground, picnic shelters and a number of recreational activities, including: swimming, baseball, fishing, and a playground. For outdoor adventure, Keho Lake & Campground is the perfect place for windsurfing. McQuillan Lake, located 19 km southeast of Coaldale, is great for camping, fishing and bird watching.

Hit the linksForget hefty green fees and crowded courses; play a round or two in the County. Keho Park Golf Club & Indian Hill Golf Courses offer nine hole courses and Picture Butte Golf Club offers a 27 hole course. Want to maximize your time on the links and play several games? All three clubs are located next to campgrounds!

Just minutes from Lethbridge, it’s easy to explore the countryside at your own pace.


Lethbridge Corn Maze

Beach at Park Lake Provincial Park

Berry picking at CR Fruit Farms


SOUTHWEST ALBERTA EVENTS | APRIL - JUNE 2016

MONTH DATE EVENT CONTACT DETAILS

APRIL 8 & 9 Lifestyle Outdoor Show www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca

22-24 KRA Pro Rodeo www.kraprorodeo.com

24 Kite Day Festival – Okotoks www.okotoks.ca/events

18 Opening of Lethbridge Military Museum. 11 – 4pm at Vimy Ridge Armoury Lethbridge. Ribbon cutting at 2pm. Group tours may be arranged outside of opening hours.

[email protected]

MAY 7 Fort Macleod Children’s Festival www.fortmaleodalliedarts.com

7-8 Mother’s Day Mum’s Competition and Japanese Tea Cup Exhibit www.nikkayuko.com

10 Hedley – Hello World Tour www.enmaxcentre.ca

12-15 Electric Eye Music Festival www.eemusicfest.com

14 Magrath Agricultural Equestrian Competition (MAGEC) www.magrathsociety.ca

21 Moonlight Viewing at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden www.nikkayuko.com

27 Waterton Food Festival Enjoy delicious cuisine from Waterton restaurants.

www.mywaterton.ca

28 Wendy Sloboda Speaker at Devil’s Coulee Devil’s Coulee is happy to announce our very own Wendy Sloboda (who discovered the baby dinosaur eggs in 1987) will be presenting on her recent find the Wendiceratops pinhornensis and the SADP (Southern Alberta Dinosaur Project).

www.devilscoulee.com

JUNE 1 UROC Enduro Race www.runheadenduro.weebly

4 Tinman Triathlon – Vulcan, AB www.vulcantinman.ca

4 Warner Hockey School Dinner & Gala Fundraiser In support of the WHS scholarship fund. Pervious guest speakers are Brian Trottier and Lanny McDonald. Cocktails at 5:00 pm, Dinner at 6:15, Live Auction, Silent Auction to follow – event held at the Civic Centre in Warner. Tickets can be purchased at the Warner School

www.warnerhockeyschool.com 403-642-3931

4 Kinsmen Carnage in Coaldale – Demolition Derby This annual Kinsmen hosted event features the best of local derby action. Rain delay date will be June 11, 2016

Contact: Jack Van Rijn, [email protected]

10 Spock Days Festival - Vulcan Family fun fair, our annual Spock Days (Trek themed) parade, slow pitch ball, tournament, beverage gardens and fireworks.

www.vulcantourism.com 403-485-2994

15-18 Lethbridge Jazz Festival Downtown Lethbridge comes alive to the swinging sounds of jazz. Whether blues, jazz rock, bebop, gospel or latin, enjoy music to soothe your soul and satisfy your every musical craving.

www.lethbridgejazz.com

17 Claresholm Mexican Fiesta Sponsored by the Chamber. Open to everyone. Free: 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm. Amundsen Park between 49th & 50th Avenue West

www.claresholm.ca

17-18 Bellcrest Days www.crowsnestpass.com

FIND MORE EVENT INFORMATION AT:

ExploreSouthwestAlberta.ca

VisitLethbridge App

@ChinookCountry

*Events are subject to change


exploresouthwestalberta.ca | JUNE - JULY 2016


18 Parade & Children’s Festival – Okotoks www.okotoks.ca/events

18-19 Antique Show & Sale Featuring upwards of 100 dealer booths showcasing antiques and vintage collectables.

www.fort-macleod-chamber.com

18-19 June Cowboy Show & Ranchers Rodeo Local ranchers compete in a friendly competition of animal welfare, every day on the range activities a few events just for laughs. Wild cow milking is a must see! Real cowboys showing off their hard earned skills.

www.pinchercreekagsociety.com

19-23 Wildflower Festival Flower walks, photography, lectures, painting.

www.watetonwildflowers.com


24-25 Lethbridge One Cylinder Tractor Rally Broxburn Vegetables & Café

www.broxburn-vegetables.com 403-327-0909

24-26 ATB Financial Lethbridge Rotary Dragon Boat Festival Join dozens of dragon boat teams and hundreds of athletes – from amateur to pro – as they race across Henderson Lake all weekend long, in pursuit of the gold medal! Beer gardens, family activities, and many free events take place alongside this festival throughout Henderson Lake Park – there is something for everyone at this event.

www.lethbridgedragonfest.ca

25 Buskerfest – Okotoks Free entertainments including musician, magicians, jugglers, street performers, and more. Over 100 vendors spread throughout downtown and Market Square to enjoy the street market with a fabulous selection of shopping including the downtown stores.

www.okotoks.ca/events

30-July 2 Heritage Days Raymond’s biggest celebration of the year! Watch as the population almost triples as people come for the Harlan Taylor Road Race, the very popular Family Street Fair, the iconic Canada Day Candy Parade and the event that started it all, the Raymond Stampede! This year we celebrate the 114 annual Raymond Stampede!

www.raymond.ca

30-July 3 19th Annual Western Canadian Amateur National Motocross Championships Watch as Temple Hill comes alive with hundreds of motocross competitors racing for births in the Canadian Amateur National Motocross Championships, which will be held in Walton Ontario from August 17-21, 2016.

www.raymond.ca

JULY TBA Barons Family Day Celebration Join us in July, 2016 for a pancake breakfast, parade, games, Farmers’ Market, and more!

www.lethcounty.ca

TBA Taber Parade This is a popular event featuring unique floats, antique cars, and marching bands.

www.destinationtaber.com

1 Canada Day in Waterton Free Gate Admission: Family events and activities for kids.

www.pc.gc.ca/waterton

1 Canada Day Celebrations www.lethbridge.ca

1 Canada Day Celebrations in Claresholm www.townofclaresholm.com

1 Party In the Park 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Fireworks at 11:00 pm. Walker Field

www.cardston.ca

1 Canada Day Celebrations at Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village This family oriented event features activities for kids, music, food, and free admission to the museum grounds.

www.kootenaibrown.org

1 Canada Day Celebrations in Taber Every year Taber kicks off Canada Day with a pancake breakfast and many family fun activities are held throughout the day with fireworks concluding the celebration.


1 Canada Day at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden Come watch the fireworks and partake in all day cultural activities and presentations

www.nikkayuko.com


SOUTHWEST ALBERTA EVENTS | JULY 2016


JULY 4 Piyami Cruisers Show’n’Shine Car Show Annual Show and Show with Charity BBQ. Event held at Picture Butte Lions Park.

www.piyamicruisers.webs.com

5-6 19-20

Devil’s Coulee Day Camps Two day camps for kids.


6-10 Southern Alberta Summer Games Lethbridge will be home to thousands of athletes from Southern Alberta, competing in events as diverse as swimming and photography. These games exist to provide an op-portunity for people to participate in a grassroots sports festival, and many sports have opportunities for people of all abilities and ages to compete.

www.southernalbertasummergames.com

8 Settlers Days/Candy Parade The Candy Parade tradition continues in the annual parade, July 9. 20 Ave Main Street, Coaldale

www.coaldalechamber.com 403-345-2358

8-10 Streetwheelers Street Machine Weekend www.streetwheelers.com

8-10 Taber Pro Rodeo This long running event that not only features a rodeo but has many other attractions including a beer garden and games for kids.


9-10 Vul-Con 2016 Celebrating Star Trek’s 50th Anniversary! A sci-fi convention experience in Vulcan. Star Trek celebrities. Get your tickets today!

www.vulcantourism.com 403-485-2994

9-10 Sinister 7 Ultra Marathon Crowsnest Pass www.sinister7.com 403-563-5766

12-1326-27

Night at the Museum sleep over camps www.devilscoulee.com

14 Nikka Yuko Birthday www.nikkayuko.com

15 The Tak Memorial Golf Tournament www.magrathgolf.com

15-17 South Country Fair This 3-day outdoor festival offers a cross-section of music, spoken word, and performance art in a welcoming atmosphere.

www.southcountryfair.com

16 Parks Day Parks Day is celebrated nation-wide on with fun activities for the whole family and a chance for Albertans to rediscover and reconnect with nature

www.lethcounty.ca

16 Parks Day – Waterton National celebration of parks and historic sites, games and activities.


16-17 Vulcan County Cruiser’s Show ‘n Shine, Demo Derby, Antique Tractor Pull and Fly-in Breakfast www.vulcantourism.com 403-485-2994

17-25 Lethbridge Pride Fest www.facebook.com/lethbridgepridefest


20 POW WOW Our cooperative Pow Wow showcases the beautiful culture, dances, clothing and songs of the Blood Tribe. Come and experience first nations culture in a unique setting beside Lee Creek in beautiful Cardston. 1:00 pm & 7:00 pm at the Lions Park

www.cardston.ca

21-23 Magrath Days Celebrations The parade will commence at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 23rd. More details will be provided on our website.

www.magrath.ca


exploresouthwestalberta.ca | JULY - AUGUST 2016


JULY 23 Taste of Okotoks perience all the delicious food and drink Okotoks has to offer. Listen to music throughout downtown and at the Art Gallery. This pedestrian family fun event boasts great entertain-ment, crafts, an artisan market and more.

www.okotoks.ca

24 Coutts Centre Arts Festival 11 am - 4 pm, Coutts Centre for Western Heritage near Nanton, AB. Live music, family art activities, artists painting, and a performance of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Admission by donation at the gate. Sponsored by the Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Lethbridge.

www.ulethbridge.ca/notice/events

25 Lions Club Annual Show & Shine - Warner Brian – [email protected]

28- August 1

Crowsnest Pass Doors Open & Heritage Festival Experience some of Alberta’s finest mountain culture and heritage by attending and participating in this exciting trip through history in the Crowsnest Pass.

www.cnpheritagefest.ca

AUGUST 2-27 New West Theatre’s Music-Comedy Revue “Heatwave” www.newwesttheatre.com

3/9/17/23 Devil’s Coulee Day Camps Choose one day or all four days. Experience loads of fun and learn all about dinosaurs.


3-6 Cardston Heritage Days Pancake Breakfast each morning 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Rodeo Friday and Saturday night, Parade Saturday 10:00 am. This event celebrates the rich heritage of Cardston.

www.cardston.ca

6 7th Annual Raymond Triathlon A popular event in southern Alberta! Whether you’re a competitive triathlete or just looking for a challenge, register for the Raymond Triathlon and have a great time!

www.raymondtri.ca

6 Hiroshima and Nagasaki Remembrance 71st Anniversary Origami Cranes www.nikkayuko.com

10 Toro Nagashi with Moonlight Viewing www.nikkayuko.com

11 Magrath and District Travelling Chautauqua Magrath and its neighbouring communities of Stirling, Raymond and Cardston will be launching an annual Chautauqua on August 10th to 13th as part of its Canadian Badlands-supported “Canada’s Mormon Trail” initiative.

www.magrath.ca

12 Canada’s Mormon Trail Chautauqua Come and experience the history of Canada’s Mormon Tail. The inaugural performance will be held from August 10-13 in each of the communities involved with the trail initia-tive. Refer to the website for more information.

www.themormontrail.ca

12-13 Perseids Meteor Shower Watch the amazing night skies during the Perseids meteor shower (clear skies permitting)


12-14 Claresholm & District Fair Days Candy Parade on Saturday followed by carnival activities and stage entertainment at the downtown Amundsen Park. Classic Cruisers show on Sunday at Centennial Park.

www.townofclaresholm.com

13 Claresholm Museum Tea on the Lawn Free family event. Old fashioned costumes are encouraged, especially hats. Enjoy an afternoon of delicious tea and homemade cookies.

www.claresholmmuseum.com

13 Chautauqua All day event with activities around Cardston’s heritage as a Mormon pioneer Town – re-enactments, social events and education sessions.

www.cardston.ca



AUGUST 13 Fort Macleod Triathlon A fun event for every member of the family, the triathlon offers courses of varying lengths with an emphasis on participation.

www.ftmacleodtri.com

13-14 12th Annual Sid Hartung Memorial Rodeo at the Vulcan Rodeo Grounds www.vulcantourism.com 403-485-2994

18-21 Pincher Creek Parade & Rodeo Weekend Starting with the annual Pincher Creek Parade, this 3-day weekend features many rodeo events, cabaret, Cowboys, Rodeo Princesses and Queens, livestock, food, fun, and a fair.

www.pinchercreekagsociety.com

22-24 Blackfoot Arts & Heritage Festival Traditional dance-art, exhibition, guided walks.


23-27 Whoop-Up Days Family Festival Our annual summer celebration, Whoop-Up Days is a city-wide event with fun for the entire family including a parade, children’s activities, chuckwagon races, pro-rodeo, headline entertainment, a midway, and more! A parade winds through the downtown and into other areas of the city on the morning of the first day of this annual event. For parade route and more information see the website.

www.exhibitionpark.ca

26-27 Taber Cornfest This is the largest free family festival in Western Canada that features many activities. The activities include live music, entertainment, a midway, a chili cookoff, a show and shine car show, fireworks, and much more.


26-28 Okotoks Pro-Rodeo/Chilli Fest Western-themed activities take over downtown Okotoks, including chilli sampling, children’s activities, live music, outdoor artisan street market and the central event chilli cook off!

www.okotoks.ca/events

27 Boat Parade Watch and join in as Waterton’s boats light up and cruise past the village.

www.mywaterton.ca

28 Pat’s Annual Show’N Shine Hot cars and trucks on display in Waterton village. Prizes!

www.mywaterton.ca

31 Tour of Alberta Lethbridge will be the home of the Prologue for the 2016 Tour of Alberta. Come cheer on the professional cyclists from around the world as they begin a week-long tour of our province. A festival and many free activities will take place that day, and in the months leading up to the Tour, around the community.

www.tourofalberta.ca

SEPTEMBER TBD Full Moon in September Moon Shadow Run Join runners and walkers of all ages and abilities under the light of the full moon. 2.5K, 5K & 10K

www.moonshadowrun.ca

2 Craft Beer Friday www.saag.ca

3 Strawberry Festival Broxburn Vegetables & Café

www.broxburn-vegetables.com 403-327-0909

10 5th Annual Iron Springs Parade & BBQ 4 pm – 10 pm, Downtown Iron Springs. Join us for a BBQ, lawnmower races, a parade, fireworks, and more!

www.lethcounty.ca

10 Magrath & District Ag Society Family & Community Trail Ride and Lunch www.magrathsociety.ca

15-18 Lethbridge Fringe Festival In its second year, this four-day festival is a celebration of creative theatre and live entertainment, utilizing multiple venues in the city. Full festival schedule and tickets can be found on the website by mid-summer.

www.lethbridgefringe.ca

SOUTHWEST ALBERTA EVENTS | AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2016


SOUTHWEST ALBERTA EVENTS | SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2016


SEPTEMBER 16 Moonlight Viewing at Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden www.nikkayuko.com

17 Love & Records Love & Records is Western Canada’s largest FREE out-door record fair held annually at Galt Gardens in Downtown Lethbridge on the second Saturday in September; featuring 12+ hours of live music, a massive single-day selection of new/used music (CDs, LPs, 45s, 78s, Tape), outdoor art gallery, beer gardens, food, family-fun, raffles, and more! Listen to the live broadcast at CKXU.com | 88.3FM

www.lethbridgemusicfestival.com

19 Japan Aged Day www.nikkayuko.com

23-25 Buffalo Harvest Days Understand the story of the ancient buffalo hunt through craft displays, activities, and storytelling.

www.headsmashedin.org

23-25

Wildlife Weekend Large herds of elk. Guided wildlife viewing. Photography wildlife from horseback.

www.watertonwildlife.com

24 Harvest Fest – Okotoks www.okotoks.ca/events

25 Word on the Street Festival Join the Lethbridge Public Library, sponsors and volunteers to celebrate the joy of words – written, sung, spoken and read. The Word On The Street is a national festival that is celebrated in five cities across Canada. It includes authors, presentations, music, street theatre and workshops along with a vibrant marketplace and best of all it’s free.

www.lethlib.ca

26 - Oct 2 Lethbridge Arts Days www.artsdayslethbridge.org

26 - Oct 2 Helen Schuler Nature Centre Shoreline Clean Up www.lethbridge.ca/hsnc

30 - Oct 1 Warner’s Halloween Harvest Daze Weekend The weekend will start on Friday September 30th at 7:00 pm with a Zombie Run at Creepy Hollow (44046 HWY just north of Warner) to follow at 9:00 pm Outdoor dance Zombie Style and Bonfire with ghost stories for all ages. Come hungry for our pancake breakfast at Saturday Morning October 1st at 8:30 am held in the Elks Hall. Activities for the whole day, a costume parade, vendors, kids games, photo booths, trick or treating, Creepy Vintage Show n’ Shine, Chilli and Pie cook off, family movie with dance to follow, 10:00 pm Adult Masquerade Ball at Bar with DJ ‘Bobcat”

www.warner.ca 403-642-3877 or 403-331-9335

OCTOBER 15-16 Art Show and Sale www.coaldale.ca

19-24 Pheasant Festival This event attracts hundreds of hunters to the area with both novice and registered hunters taking part.


26 Take Me Outside Day www.lethbridge.ca/hsnc

28 Family Movie Night in the Museum www.coaldale.ca

29 Downtown Spooktacular www.magrathsociety.ca

31 Creepy Hollow Halloween Brave the pumpkin path through the forbidden forest, get lost in the mysterious maze, tour the creepy ghost town, see who survives the murder mystery, step inside the haunted house to really make your flesh crawl or, just take a friendly ride on the mini railway. Fun for all ages!

403-331-9335


SOUTHWEST ALBERTA EVENTS | NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY 2017


NOVEMBER 4 Country Christmas Night of Lights Parade/Christmas Market Main Street, Coaldale and Coaldale Community Centre (1217- 20 Avenue)

403-345-2358

18 Midnight Madness in Taber This annual event offers Christmas shopping savings as well as door prizes and giveaways.


18 Changing Places: Immigration & Diversity exhibit opening www.galtmuseum.com

18 Remembrance Day - Remember the Veterans and all that they have done for us. The program is held at the Cultural Hall at 10:00am and at the Cenotaph at 11:00am

www.raymond.ca

18 Lethbridge Entertainment Expo www.lethbridgeexpo.com

25 Bright Lights Festival and Midnight Madness Kick off your holiday shopping at this annual event with entertainment, ceremonial tree lighting in Galt Gardens and of course, the arrival of Santa!

www.downtownlethbridge.com

20\6 Countdown to Christmas and Parade of Lights Kick off the season with an evening of special events in Pincher Creek!

www.pinchercreek.ca

27 Christmas at CASA www.casalethbridge.ca

DECEMBER 2-3 The Big Christmas Trade Show www.exhibitionpark.ca

2-4 Christmas in the Mountains www.crowsnestpasschamber.ca

4 Old Fashioned Christmas There will be activities for the children, and lots of sales and evening shopping at our local businesses on December 4. Come out and support our local businesses and enjoy our small town hospitality on this great evening of shopping!

Raymond Chamber of Commerce 403-330-9057

10 Community Christmas Skate Noon at Coaldale Sportsplex. Join Santa on the Ice. Contact Community Services for more information.

[email protected] 403-345-1324

12-31 New West Theatre’s Music-Comedy Revue “Tinsel” www.newwesttheatre.com

26-27 50th Annual Sugar Bowl Basketball Tournament In 1966 the inaugural Sugar Bowl tournament took place in Raymond and since that time has s howcased some of the top basketball talent from Alberta. This year will be no exception. Come out and celebrate this historic event.

Raymond High School 403-752-3381

26 - January 7

New West Theatre’s Theatre for Young Audience Production “Luke’s Lunchbox” www.newwesttheatre.com

FEBRUARY 2017

20 Coaldale Community Fest Join in activities for the whole family.

[email protected] 403-345-1324

Magrath’s Weekly Farmers’ Market The Garden City Farmers’ Market will be held on Tuesdays each week from June 21st to September 13th from 4:30 to 7:00 pm at the Garth Veale Arena. Come and experience the local flavours and meet some of our community and region’s outstanding vendors and gardeners

Magrath Museum Open regularly throughout the day during summer months. Open by request throughout the remainder of the year.

Lethbridge Cornmaze Open annually from July through October, the Lethbridge Cornmaze is fun for the whole family! Visit www.lethbridgecornmaze.com for details.

Empress Theatre Centre Stage Concert Series September – April. A renowned concert series, which showcases performers from around the province and beyond. www.macleodempress.com

Nikka Yuko Japanese Gardens Open May 7 to October 9 www.nikkayuko.com

First Friday Downtown Lethbridge First Friday of each month www.firstfridaylethbridge.com

Saturday’s Farmers’ Market in Lethbridge May 14 – October 29 www.exhibitionpark.ca

Wednesday’s Downtown Farmers’ Market in Lethbridge July 6 – August 24 www.exhibitionpark.ca

Thursday’s West Lethbridge Farmers’ Market July 7 – September 1 www.exhibitionpark.ca

ONGOING EVENTS FOR 2016


Cool Things To Doin Southern Alberta

CasaOpened in 2013, Casa is Lethbridge’s new community arts centre. A unique arts facility, Casa sets a new standard for interdisciplinary arts centres. With something for everyone, Casa offers programming for all ranges of age and ability in numerous arts disciplines. Visit the Gallery to view the works of local, regional and provincial artists, stop by the Window Shop to find locally made arts & crafts, learn a new skill in a class or workshop, or just drop by to see what Casa has to offer.

230 8 Street S, Lethbridge 403-327-CASA www.casalethbridge.ca

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Located in the heart of downtown Lethbridge, the Southern Alberta Art Gallery offers a dynamic variety of contemporary art programs and has won international recognition for the quality of its exhibitions. The gallery’s park setting and proximity to local cafés and shopping make it an excellent place to drop in during a day’s outing. Its many programs include weekly noon-hour films, family events, courses in art appreciation, and much more! Guided tours of the changing exhibitions are available for groups. The gallery also houses a resource library with information on the visual arts from around the world, while posters, postcards, SAAG’s own award-winning publications, Canadian art magazines and unique, affordable gifts are available in The Shop at SAAG.

601 3 Avenue S., Lethbridge, AB 403-327-8770•www.saag.ca

Alberta Birds of Prey CentreThe Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is Canada’s largest birds of prey facility. Situated on a 70-acre wetland site, the centre is a celebration of nature featuring the hawks, falcons, eagles and owls of Alberta. The Birds of Prey Centre has been called a “must-see” attraction, delighting many visitors from around the world. Each visitor will have the opportunity to have a live owl perch on his or her arm for a once-in-a-lifetime photograph. Daily flight shows available (weather permitting).

2124 16 Avenue, Coaldale, AB 403-345-4262 www.burrowingowl.com

Aspen Crossing Train ToursA variety of trips will be offered including, special event trains, such as sunset, star gazing, elevator tours, wine tasting, or enjoy a scrumptious dinner theatre, where the railcars become the stage. Imagine while you’re enjoying the prairies your peaceful musings are suddenly shattered by a masked man shouting and waving a gun. Yes, you are caught-up in a realistic train robbery.

403-534-2129 www.aspencrossing.com

Creepy Hollow Warner’s newest spooky attraction is Creepy Hollow is brought to you by the owners of the former Stirling Haunted Mansion. We dare you to come brave the pumpkin path through the forbidden forest, get lost in the mysterious maze, tour the creepy ghost town, see who survives the murder mystery monster hall, and step inside the haunted house to really make your flesh crawl or, just take a friendly ride on the mini railway! Fun for all ages. Everything that goes bump in the night on site. Can you handle it?

44046 HWY just north of Warner, AB 403-331-9335 Facebook.com/Creepy-Hollow-from-the-creators-of-Stirling-Haunted-Mansion

Empress TheatreCompleted in 1912, The Empress is the prime jewel in the Crown of the Continent. It is a renowned film, theatre and live music venue, with performances by artists from around the world. It is one of the oldest theatres in Canada, and comes complete with stories of its resident spirit, Ed the Ghost.

235 Main Street, Fort Macleod, AB 1-800-540-9229 www.empresstheatre.ab.ca

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Things to Do

Exhibition ParkExhibition Park is southern Alberta’s premiere meeting place for events, meetings and conferences. Located off of 43rd Street South and Crowsnest Trail, Exhibition Park hosts large-scale special events and festivals such as•Ag Expo•Home and Garden Show•Whoop-Up Days Family Festival•Children’s Festival•Farmers’ Markets•The Big Christmas Trade Show•Family Fest ... and more!

3401 Parkside Drive S., Lethbridge, AB 403-328-4491 www.exhibitionpark.ca

Fort Macleod Historic Main StreetOriginal sandstone and brick buildings line a vibrant Fort Macleod Main Street – the first of only two Provincial Historic Areas in Alberta. Shop for antiques, local art, clothing, gifts, sports gear and housewares, then enjoy a meal or a gourmet coffee as you wander this architecturally impressive thoroughfare.

Fort Macleod, AB www.visitfortmacleod.com

Fort Whoop-UpBefore there was an Alberta… Before there were red-coated Mounties… There was a Whoop-Up!

Discover the history and culture of the Nitsitapi (Blackfoot) and experience the “old west” of fur traders at the replica Fort Whoop-Up. Come find out why the Canadian government of the 1870s considered Fort Whoop-Up “notorious” when you stop by for a visit during your time in Lethbridge.

200 Indian Battle Park Road, Lethbridge, AB (West end of 3 Avenue S, into Indian Battle Park) 403-329-0444

Helen Schuler Nature CentreDiscover it here! Open year round for that urban escape and only minutes from downtown Lethbridge. Explore the network of self-guided trails which highlight signs of early human settlement amidst the cottonwood trees, coulees and wildlife. The newly renovated building boasts two award winning green roofs where you can soak in views of the forest canopy. A series of gallery spaces bring nature inspired art and immersive educational exhibits to life. Visit the Nature Centre and get in touch with your wild! Admission by donation.

Indian Battle Park north of the High Level Bridge (turn west at the corner of Scenic Drive & 3 Avenue S; once in the river bottom, take the first right) 403-320-3064 www.lethbridge.ca/hsnc

Lethbridge Corn MazeGet lost… in a maze of fun! Every year the corn maze offers a kids maze, a trivia maze, and a BIG maze. It also has a petting zoo, playground, giant slide and pumpkins in the fall.

4kms North of Park Lake, AB 403-381-3775 www.lethbridgecornmaze.com

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World’s Largest DinosaurVisitors can climb the giant t-rex

and admire the badlands from inside her gaping jaw.

Nikka Yuko Japanese GardenOpen from mid-May to mid-October Nikka Yuko has been rated as one of the top 10 Gardens to see in Canada by MSN News and will be celebrating its 49th Anniversary on July 14th. Throughout the summer take in a demonstration such as Ikebana flower arranging, a Tea Ceremony or Iaido Sword demonstration. Take part in daily Cultural Activities such as fan and or lantern decorating, calligraphy, games, or chopstick lessons. Dress up in a traditional Yukata and pose for pictures. If you are looking for peace and relaxation, come read in our grassy prairie garden and just be. For Peace, Tranquility and Serenity visit Nikka Yuko Japanese Garden. Please check our website for a full listing of the Japanese Cultural events and tour packages available for your group or regular tour times for visitors.

Mayor Magrath Drive and 9 Avenue S., Lethbridge, AB 403-328-3511•www.nikkayuko.com

Olde Towne Okotoks (downtown Okotoks)A collection of unique businesses in one location in the heart of Okotoks. From boutique shops to mainstream services, you’re sure to find that special gift or quality service! www.oldetownokotoks.ca

Serenity SpaOur treatments are designed to restore energy, promote well-being and make your trip to Waterton Lakes that much better. Services available include a variety of individual and couples massage, pedicures, manicures, facials and aromatherapy.

111 Waterton Avenue 403-859-2404 www.bayshoreinn.com


Things to Do

Step aboard the Historic M.V. International and cruise from

Waterton to the remote Goat Haunt Ranger Station in Montana.

See & Cross the International Border View Spectacular Scenery & Wildlife

Informative & Entertaining CommentaryHike Canada’s #1 Trial: Crypt Lake

e: [email protected]: 403.859.2362

www.watertoncruise.com

1710 Mayor Magrath Drive South Lethbridge

BIG Movies ... Small Prices

THE BEST popcorn in town! Frozen Yogurt

Indoor Miniature Golf$3 Tuesdays

403-381-6455 moviemill.com


Cardston Alberta TempleA historic landmark in Cardston. Outside the gates of the temple, a public visitor’s centre offers several displays including photographs of construction dating back to as early as the 1900’s.

348 3 Street W., Cardston, AB 403-653-3552 www.ldschurchtemples.com/cardston

Claresholm and District Museum & Tourist Information CentreThe Claresholm Museum includes a 1912 CPR Train Station which is a provincially designated historic resource, an 8000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall, Claresholm’s first school from 1903, a 1920’s log cabin and a CPR caboose. Established in 1969, the museum has long been committed to preserving and exhibiting the history of this unique region of southern Alberta. Come and share in this exciting history!

5126 1 Street W., & 5115 2 Street W., Claresholm,AB•403-625-1742 www.townofclaresholm.com

Claresholm Public LibraryThe Library, member of Chinook Arch Regional Library System, has become a source of inspiration, information and engagement for its residents and visitors.

We offer free Wi-Fi, computers usage with Internet access, resources for genealogy research, comfortable chairs for in-house reading, videoconferencing, meeting room with HD projector with surround-sound for quality presentations and theatre experience.

211 49 Avenue W., Claresholm, AB 403-625-4168 www.claresholmlibrary.ca

Crowsnest Museum & ArchivesOne of the finest small museums in Alberta, telling the history of the Crowsnest Pass. Located in Coleman, National Historic Site - “Take a Walk Through the Past and Connect with the Future.”

7701 18 Avenue, Coleman, AB 403-563-5434 www.crowsnestmuseum.ca

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Watuko Headgear • Fresh Popcorn Hot Coffee • Gas and Propane • Ice

Firewood • Memory Cards • Local Jerky Souvenirs • and so much more

RENTALS AVAILABLE FOR:Mopeds • Mountain Bikes • Surreys

Tandems • Bear Spray Tennis Racquets • DVDs

www.patswaterton.com

Waterton’s ‘go-to’ Place

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403-859-2266224 Mt. View Road Waterton Lakes National Park


Devil’s Coulee Dinosaur & Heritage MuseumWarner is home to Canada’s first dinosaur nesting site. Visit the Dinosaur and Heritage Museum for an interpretive tour of the dinosaur gallery. Learn about the dinosaur eggs and embryos found in the coulee near Warner. Participate in great educational activities, visit our unique gift shop and more. Then take a guided tour out to the coulee where the first nest were discovered. Identify fossils in their original setting and discover the geological forces that shape the coulees. For our avid hikers take our monthly traditional tour then disappear into the coulee as you embark on a four hour tour to unseen places and scenery.

300 Country Road, Warner, AB 403-642-2118 www.devilscoulee.com

Galt Museum & ArchivesStories unfold at this vibrant community gathering place. Step into the Discovery Hall to meet the Kainai people and discover the rich story of southwestern Alberta. The Museum Store is stocked with one-of-a-kind gifts and area mementos; set foot in the original 1910 Galt Hospital wing and get hands-on with one of the many events and programs for all ages. Marvel at the view from the expansive Viewing Gallery overlooking the coulees of the Oldman River valley and historic Indian Battle Park. A red shale trail takes you to Fort Whoop-Up below. Ask about our treasure hunts, outdoor chess, historic downtown audio tours and Galt Hospital tours.

501 1 Street S., Lethbridge, AB (West end of 5 Avenue S, off Scenic Drive) 403-320-3898 www.galtmuseum.com

Gem of the West Museum/Tourist InformationTake in our rich heritage as you browse through the n numerous artifacts on display. Experience our reconnect to the different histories and cultures of the community and the world through interactive activities and events. This unique heritage building is a transmuted Mennonite Brethren Church which has been a part of the community for 75 years. The Scotiabank Art Gallery located at the Gem of the West Museum, showcases a wonderful variety of artwork including paintings, photography, prints, drawings, sculptures and more from local artists. Access to the Gallery is included in the Museum admission fee.

1306 20 Street, Coaldale, AB 403-345-1323•www.gemofthewest.ca

Heritage Acres Farm MuseumFeatures an antique car and truck collection, vintage horse drawn equipment and an extensive collection of pioneer and farm related activities. Many historically significant, relocated buildings also adorn the site. Refer to the website for hours and event information.

Located northeast of the Town of Pincher Creek on Highway #785. 403-627-2082 www.heritageacres.org

Lethbridge Public LibraryThe Lethbridge Library connects you to ideas through access to eResources, books, magazines, Digital Content, databases, public use computers, free Wi-Fi, and so much more. At the Main Branch, visit the Millennium Rock Garden and the Lois Hole Memorial Garden, both designed in Japanese landscape style. As a downtown gathering place, we invite you to delve into a history collection initiated by Senator Buchanan, view art exhibits, visit our cafe and shop at the Booktique. At The Crossings Branch in West Lethbridge Centre, you can access the same services offered at the Main Branch. This amazing glass and steel building features seamless design that ensures a perfect blend into the prairie landscape. Visit www.lethlib.ca for event listings for both branches. Join us for “The Word On The Street,” a national festival celebrating reading and literacy held in September.

Main Branch 810 5 Avenue S., Lethbridge, AB 403-380-7310 The Crossings Branch 255 Britannia Boulevard W. Lethbridge, AB 403-320-4037 www.lethlib.ca

Okotoks Museum and Archives (OMA)See displays of rich community history rooted in three centuries. Serving both the Town of Okotoks and the Foothills region, OMA presents ongoing exhibits along with programs and events for all ages. Summer Hours - Free admission - Donations welcome May long weekend to September long weekend .

Monday to Saturday | 10 am to 5 pm Sunday & Holidays 12 noon to 5 pm.

Located at 49 North Railway Street, Okotoks,AB•www.okotoks.ca


Prairie Tractor & Engine Museum SocietyHeritage Village of Coyote Flats has three houses, train station, garage, post office, church, school, butchershop, barn, fire station, NWMP Outpost Jail and many more unique buildings. The tractor and machine collections consist of antique tractors and an extensive collection of farming equipment. Summer events, tons of family fun!

1 ½ km South of Picture Butte, AB On highway #843 403-732-5451 www.prairietractor.ca

Raymond Pioneer MuseumThe Raymond Historical Society maintains and operates the Raymond Pioneer Museum. The Museum is home to rich collections and unique artifacts that chronicle the lives of the pioneers that settled in the area. The Museum is also home to the Raymond Sports Hall of Fame which showcases the strong tradition of sport in the community.

6 Broadway N., Raymond, AB 403-752-4799 www.raymondhistory.ca

Taber Irrigation Impact MuseumThe museum focusses on the development of an irrigation system in Southern Alberta which sparked the agricultural industry. The museum also has an interpretive centre and archives.

4702 50th Street, Taber, AB 403-223-5708

The NWMP Fort & BarracksThe Fort is a replica of the original 1874 North West Mounted Police fort. The NWMP Musical Ride is performed on-site four times daily in July and August, as well as re-enactments of period events. Tours are available, as is information about the 1884 Barracks, a Provincial Historic Site.

219 Jerry Potts Boulevard, Fort Macleod, AB

403-553-4703 www.nwmpmuseum.com

Trekcetera MuseumCanada’s first and only Star Trek Museum featuring authentic costumes, props and set pieces from the Star Trek universe as well as other iconic movies and TV series.

118 2 Avenue S., Vulcan, AB 403-485-6611 www.trekcetera.com

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Gemstones,Dinosaur Bones, Carvings & MineralsOver 3500 specimens on display including: Meteorites, fossils, dinosaur eggs, different minerals, gems, crystals, granite, sandstone and its derivatives.

Admission charged. Open May 25 to Sept. 5, Tuesday to Sunday. Hours 10am to 5pm.CLOSED MONDAYS. Hwy 785 to Hwy 510.Follow signs. Located 15km from Pincher Creek, north of the Oldman River Dam.

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Centennial Campground & Spray ParkEnjoy family camping and water fun all summer long. Open seasonally, sites include water and power and many sites have sewer. Campground also includes a bath house with wash rooms and showers. Camp kitchen, Spray Park and playground are great for accommodating large groups. Open fires are not permitted.

366 46 Avenue S. Claresholm, AB 403-625-2751 www.townofclaresholm.com

Covered Wagon RV ParkCovered Wagon RV Park is a quiet oasis along the southern edge of The Magrath Trail. It has 45 full service RV and tent camping sites as well as cabin rental, bed and breakfast rooms, and an events facility. It is located within walking distance of the Magrath Golf Course and the Pothole Creek nature area. The beauty and friendly atmosphere of this outstanding facility is widely-recognized by the Park’s many return visitors. Covered Wagon RV Park is open from April 1st to October 31st each year.

234 W 5 Avenue S., Magrath, AB 403-758-379 www.coveredwagon.ca

Crooked Creek CampgroundLocated just minutes from Waterton Lakes National Park gate, this park offers 79 services and unserviced camp sites to the general public. Reservations are recommended. During your stay enjoy free WiFi, shower facilities, flush toilets, a cook shack, on-site laundry, firewood, and an on-site store. Pet Friendly. Hiking, fishing, and golfing are located nearby. Open May 1 to October 12.

5.6 km East of Waterton Park Gate on Highway 5, Waterton, AB

403-653-1100 [email protected]

Lee Creek CampgroundAll of the sites include fire pits and picnic tables. We have 33 fully serviced RV sites (power/water/sewer) plus 8 new large pull through sites, 10 partially serviced sites (power/water) and many non-serviced and group tenting sites. Free wireless internet, washrooms, showers and coin laundry are maintained around the clock.

695 2 Street W., Cardston, AB 1-877-471-2267 www.campleecreek.com

Perrett Park CampgroundLooking to extend your stay in Raymond? Then make sure you check out Perrett Park. The Park is located on the south east end of Town and features parkland, fishing, playground, walking trails, washrooms and shower facilities. There are 7 serviced sites (power and water) and 13 non-serviced sites. Perrett Park is a “first come, first serve” facility and no reservations are accepted. The campground opens May long weekend. It generally closes in October, though the closing date may be extended or reduced based on weather.

East 400 South, Raymond, AB 403-752-3322 www.raymond.ca

Lion’s RV Park and Playground The Lion’s RV campground is open year round while being tucked away in a quite treed area of the village. Make yourself at home in any of the 9 camping sites with power and water. We have public, flushable toilets and dump station. So if you are looking for the comforts of home look no further the Lion’s RV Park and play ground is the right choice for you and your family.

5 Ave East, Warner, AB 403-642-7836 www.warnercounty.ca/campgrounds.html

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Broxburn Vegetables & CaféEat fresh! Visit Broxburn Vegetables & Café and enjoy delicious meals prepared from locally grown ingredients less than five minutes east of Lethbridge. Broxburn is a great place to shop for fresh produce and has a u-pick operation. The Broxburn Café is open year round and offers a menu where the freshness can’t be surpassed. The cafe can also accommodate private functions of 30-60 guests after 5 p.m.

Broxburn Road, 5 minutes from Lethbridge, AB 403-327-0909 www.broxburn-vegetables.com

CR Fruit FarmCR Fruit Farm lives up to its name with eight different types of berries available to pick, as well as a wide selection of herbs and vegetables. A quick five minute drive south of Lethbridge, just off Hwy 5, on Hwy 508. There is also a fully-stocked trout pond for those who enjoy fishing. Gather (or catch) fresh ingredients and support local producers!

6 km, south of Lethbridge on Highway 5, 2 km east on Secondary Highway 508, Rural Address 211048 403-327-9032

Luigi’s Pizza & SteakhouseFamily owned and operated, Luigi’s Pizza & Steakhouse prides itself on dining excellence. From our juicy steaks and piping hot lasagna to gourmet pizza and baked jambalaya, our menu is filled with classic favourites and new flavours for you to enjoy. We also offer private dining and professional catering for any special event, whether a business meeting, birthday party, or family gathering. Come in today for lunch or dinner, and you’ll see why Luigi’s has been putting smiles on diners’ faces for over 40 years. Open daily.

306 13 Street N., Lethbridge, AB 403-328-5555 www.luigispizza.ca

Roosters Country Marketplace Roosters Country Marketplace is located on the historic site of the Harker-Head store, founded by Magrath’s first Mayor, Levi Harker. This spot later became known as The Magrath Trading Company. Roosters is a great place to have a meal or pick up your holiday, grocery and other needs. It is also a great place to purchase local produce, and unique and locally made items, and rub shoulders with the area’s large Mormon, Mennonite and Hutterite populations, and to enjoy the more leisurely pace of rural Alberta life.

86 S. & 1 Street W., Magrath, AB 403-758-3535 www.roostersmarket.ca

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Coaldale Visitor Information CentreDrop in at the Gem of the West Museum in Coaldale. For information about local events, attracts and places to visit. Monday through Friday 9 am to 4:30 pm

403-345-1323

Chinook Country Tourist Association Visitor Information CentreReceive directions on how to get to your destination. Stop in our gift shop to buy souvenirs and browse the selection of free travel brochures. Free sani-dump. Public restrooms. Playground and picnic tables. Stretch your legs and walk your dog through our interpretive panel and garden area.

National Park Discovery Park Passes available.

2805 Scenic Drive S., Lethbridge, AB 1-800-661-1222•403-320-1222 www.exploresouthwestalberta.ca @chinookcountry

Kootenai Brown Pioneer VillageAs a hub for tourism, Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village is home to the Visitor Information Centre, “Made in Canada” Gift Shop, and a six acre western Canadian frontier village with over 20 buildings filled with intriguing artifacts. Our open concept museum means you are free to explore our gardens and buildings, and spend your day in the life of an early Albertan. Open year round, weekdays 10 am to 4 pm and daily May long weekend until the end of August from 10am to 6pm.

1037 Bev McLachlin Drive (Just north of the 7-11 four way stop), Pincher Creek, AB

403-627-3684 www.kootenaibrown.ca

Okotoks Art Gallery at the Station (OAG) & Visitor Information Centre Okotoks has a progressive arts community; OAG reflects this wealth of creativity and dynamic energy though meaningful visual exhibits and educational programming for all ages. Stop at the Visitor Information Centre to discover places to stay, eat, and things to do.

Summer Hours: Monday to Saturday 10a m to 5 pm Sundays and stat holidays 12 pm to 5 pm. Thursday in July & August open until 8 pm.

53 North Railway Street, Okotoks, AB 403-938-3204 www.okotokstourism.ca

Vulcan Tourism and Trek Station/Visitor Information Centre(There is no fee to enter the Trek Station)Visit our gift shop and check out our unique Star Trek memorabilia. Check out Leonard Nimoy’s bronze bust and handprint! Vulcan Star Ship FX6-1995-A-. A must for any Star Trek fan to see.

115 Centre Street East, Vulcan, AB 403-485-2994 www.vulcantourism.com

Waterton Chamber of Commerce

While we strive to improve it, we will never change the foot print of our beautiful community. Discover information about things to do, where to stay, and the Waterton Community. 403-859-2224 www.mywaterton.ca

Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park In 1932, the United States and Canada joined together to create the world’s first International Peace Park: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park. UNESCO designated the park as a World Heritage Site on December 6, 1995. www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/waterton/index.aspx

Waterton Park Visitor Information Centre

Open mid-May to mid-October. The visitor information centre will provide you with the information you will need to find your way through the town site or provide you with a map for hiking or snow shoeing or directions and border information. Public Restrooms and a selection of brochures. 403-859-5133 www.pc.gc.ca/pn-np/ab/waterton/index.aspx

Visitor Information Centres


Taber Aquafun CentreThe Taber Aquafun Centre features a 200 foot waterslide, a lap pool, a children’s play lagoon, a rapids channel, a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub. An innovative saltwater system is used to clean the pool and toys and equipment are available. This is a great facility for birthday parties, family reunions, and much more.

4700 50th Street, Taber, AB 403-223-5500 www.taber.ca

Coaldale Spray Park and Tot LotThis exciting Spray Park is 3,822 square feet and is accompanied by an enclosed new wading pool with fountains and deck jets. The park is surrounded by playgrounds, picnic tables, tall trees and plenty of green space. The perfect gathering place for families and children!

2211 16 Street, Coaldale, AB www.coaldale.ca

Coaldale Outdoor PoolTake a refreshing break from the dry hot sun and come dive into our Savannah themed outdoor pool. Enjoy our: sundeck and lounge chair area, landscaped lawn picnic area, concession and private gazebo area featuring a patio and BBQ that can be used publicly when it is not booked for private use. Jump in and play a game of volleyball or water basketball with your kids or just sit back and enjoy some ice cream in the shade.

1213 20 Avenue, Coaldale, AB 403-345-1344 www.coaldale.ca

Park Lake Provincial ParkOne of Alberta’s oldest provincial parks, offers a treed campground, picnic shelters and a number of recreational activities, including: swimming, baseball, fishing, and a playground. For other outdoor adventures, Keho Lake & Campground is the perfect place for windsurfing. McQuillan Lake, located 19 km southeast of Coaldale, is great for camping, fishing and bird watching.

403-381-5745 www.albertaparks.ca

Raymond Aquatic CentreCome spend those hot summer days at our outdoor pool! The pool has 2 waterslides, a rock climbing wall, 1 and 3 metre diving boards, Jr. Olympic 6 lane pool, spray toys, some beach entry points, shaded picnic area, and a toddler section!

Corner of 100 W and 100 N., Raymond, AB

Corner of 100 W and 100 N, Raymond, AB 403-752-4781 www.raymond.ca

Splashing Around

SportsCastle Mountain Resort Who said winter has to be spent inside? Whether it’s your first visit or you’re a regular powder hound Castle Mountain will make your experience the ultimate winter playground. For the adventurous – try the Castle Mountain Powder Stagecoach. Snow school programs available for beginners including private lessons.

Pincher Creek, AB 403-627-5101 www.skicastle.ca

Lethbridge Bulls The Lethbridge Bulls are Lethbridge’s summer amateur baseball team in the Western Major Baseball League and the 2015 WMBL Champions. Individual and season tickets available.

Spitz Stadium 2601 Parkside Drive S., Lethbridge, AB 403-320-2025 www.bullsbaseball.com

Lethbridge Sport CouncilLSC provides leadership and a collective voice for sport, encourages an active lifestyle, promotes quality sport experiences for all, hosts sport events throughout the year and coordinates sport tourism opportunities.

401 Laval Boulevard W., Lethbridge, AB 403-320-5412 www.lethbridgesportcouncil.ca

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Spirit Animals in First Nations CultureHave you ever had a dream so powerful and vivid that when you awoke you felt a little shaken? In First Nations culture, dreams like this are not coincidental nor are they a result of something you ate. Most of us brush it off and carry on with our day, minimally

impacted. We scroll back through our Facebook feed and complete the latest quiz, “What natural disaster are you” or “who is your Facebook soulmate”? However, in First Nations culture, dreams serve as messages and can hold great meaning for those brave enough to listen to that inner voice they buried or are unwilling to face. However, things don’t stay buried, which is why these vivid dreams burn into your memory long after you awake. There are several settings in which your “inner voice” paints a picture while sleeping, and dreaming about animals is one way your subconscious speaks to you. In native culture, animals are sacred as they often serve as our teachers in a world full of chaos. But how does one find their “spirit animal” and once you do, how do you know what it is trying to tell you?

Unfortunately, finding this answer goes far beyond a Facebook survey and often requires work deeper than

surface level quizzes. The answer to finding your spirit animal is a step by step process, starting by working within oneself.

Little Leaf, Head Interpreter at Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump explains that it first starts with “walking your talk”. He explains that what you are dreaming can be covering what’s coming, what’s the past, what’s already here or where you are at. These dreams may be part of the path you are currently on and if you follow the path that you speak; it will open up for you.

Little Leaf or “Piita Pikkoan” explains that when he was born, a blind man gave him the name “Bald Eagle” because the Eagle sees things nobody else can see. His spirit animal can tell him about things- today, tomorrow or the next four days.

So how do you find your spirit animal? You can’t. It finds you. All you can do is prepare for what is coming. When you get to that place where you walk your talk, the animal will come. This process is easier said than done and there is no social media survey at Head-Smashed-In to help you. However, there are elders that continue to share their experience and wisdom. They may not be able to help you with your animal; after all you choose the path you take. However, Head-Smashed-In is a spiritually powerful place and might be the start of a journey if you are interested in taking that first step.

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Michael McLean, 4th Generation Longview resident & Project Development Officer at Bar U Ranch shares his favorite local hidden secret.

Two prospectors came up from the United States and found gold somewhere between the headwaters of the Highwood River and the Crowsnest Pass. Out of greed, one killed the other and fled south. He came up a few times a year and every time he got closer to the site he went insane.

The story goes that the Stony people witnessed the murder and hid all signs of the discovery and the body and nobody has been able to find it. Due the events surrounding the gold, it was cursed and anybody that came near the gold would meet an untimely death.

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Remington Carriage MuseumImpressive Collection Placed in Historic Settings

Immerse yourself in the stories of these early horse-drawn vehicles and their owners. Marvel at the skill of expert technicians in the Carriage Restoration Workshop. Make your connection with the past complete with a carriage ride and visit to the Museum’s working stable. Ph 403-653-5139 RemingtonCarriageMuseum.org

Frank Slide Interpretive CentreCanada’s Deadliest RockslideConnect with the original local coal mining communities and discover the stories of the people who depended on the mines. Take time to explore the natural setting by hiking through rock avalanche debris that continues to fascinate scientists more than a century after the disaster.

Ph 403-562-7388 FrankSlide.org

Lougheed HouseIf These Walls Could Tell Stories...

From 1891 to 1936 Senator Lougheed’s family called this stunning National and Provincial Historic Site their home. Get to know the Lougheed family through the amazing stories you’ll hear on a guided tour of the museum. Enjoy an elegant dining experience in the restaurant.

Ph 403-244-6333 LougheedHouse.org

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Remington Carriage Museum

Impressive Collection Placed in Historic Settings

Immerse yourself in the stories of these early horse-drawn vehicles

and their owners. Marvel at the skill of expert technicians in the

Carriage Restoration Workshop. Make your connection with the

past complete with a carriage ride and visit to the Museum’s

working stable.

Ph 403-653-5139 RemingtonCarriageMuseum.org

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Canada’s Deadliest Rockslide

Connect with the original local coal mining communities and

discover the stories of the people who depended on the mines.

Take time to explore the natural setting by hiking through rock

avalanche debris that continues to fascinate scientists more than

a century after the disaster.


Lougheed House

If These Walls Could Tell Stories...

From 1891 to 1936 Senator Lougheed’s family called this stunning National

and Provincial Historic Site their home. Get to know the Lougheed family

through the amazing stories you’ll hear on a guided tour of the museum.

Enjoy an elegant dining experience in the restaurant.


Experience


Year-round


settlement and industrial developments.

Engage with the stories that will make you

feel a part of Alberta’s history.

Purchase the Regional Annual Pass for Southern

Alberta’s Historic Sites and Museums, then plan to

visit these sites as often as you wish for a whole year.

ExperienceAlbertaHistory.com

Historic Sites and Museums, Alberta Culture and Tourism

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo JumpWorld Heritage Site

403-553-2731HeadSmashedIn.org

Remington Carriage MuseumImpressive Collection Placed in Historic Setting

403-653-5139 RemingtonCarriageMuseum.org

Lougheed HouseIf These Walls Could Tell Stories ...

403-244-6333 LougheedHouse.org

Frank Slide Interpretive CentreCanada’s Deadliest Rockslide

403-562-7388FrankSlide.org

A Taste of Our Heritage

Discover our self guided tours!Hear our Stories @ChinookCountry Southwest Alberta

Revised recipe for modern times:3 eggs¾ cup sugar3 tablespoons melted butter3 cups all-purpose flour5 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon cinnamon½ teaspoon nutmeg¾ cup buttermilkFat for frying

Quite often legacies can be carried on through culinary traditions passed on from generation to generation. Known for adding flavor to the Northwest Cattle Company (later known as Bar U Ranch), Charlie Lehr is fondly remembered as a culinary hero in chuck wagon times. Charlie was found most popular when he would cook up a batch of doughnuts for the rest of the roundup crew while gathering cattle on the prairie before fences were built. This classic recipe is over 100 years old and is part of the Parks Canada Heritage Recipe App. If you are looking at adding some flavor to your life get a taste of these doughnuts and try the recipe below!

Original recipe:Two tea cups sugar3 eggs1 ½ tea cups buttermilk2 teaspoons saleratus (baking soda was called saleratus)1 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons melted lardFlour enough to roll nicelyBoil or fry in lard

To apply sugar to cooked doughnuts, put into paper bag, close top and shake. Dash or two of cinnamon may be added.

Are there any special techniques involved in the preparation of the recipe? Doughnut cutter required. Make sure fat is hot or dough will absorb more fat. More or less cinnamon and nutmeg may be used.

Chefs Note: For best results mix the dry and wet ingredients separately and then combine.

Charlie Lehr’s Doughnuts

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